Dental Hygienist

Lacey Dental; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Lacey, WA is seeking a Hygienist to provide modern care and build relationships with patients. Responsibilities include sterilizing instruments, scheduling, and educating patients. The role offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical with company paid contribution

Dental

Vision

Company paid Basic Life

Competitive 401K – up to 4% match

Competitive PTO

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education allowance of $500

Mentorship

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Current state licensure required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification needed.
• Proficiency in dental patient management software.

Responsibilities

• Sterilizing instruments and taking x-rays.
• Scheduling patients and developing treatment plans.
• Educating patients on treatment and dental hygiene.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Associate’s degree from ADA Accredited Dental Hygiene Program

Tools

Open Dental

Dentrix

Job description

We are looking for a Hygienist to join our team at Lacey Smiles! We’re committed to providing modern, conservative care to all our patients, while making them feel like they’re right at home. Our team makes our patients feel confident in their smiles while creating lasting, meaningful relationships along the way.

Location:Lacey, WA 98516
Compensation: $68-72/hour
Schedule:
- Monday 8am-5pm
- Tuesday 7am-4pm
- Wednesday 7am-4pm
- Thursday 8am-5pm

Job responsibilities/duties:

• Sterilizing instruments
• Take x-rays and intraoral photos
• Scheduling patients
• Dental charting and coding
• Develop and present treatment plans
• Collaborate with Dentist on treatment recommendations and assist when necessary
• Educate patients on treatment and dental hygiene
• Perform hygiene procedures tailored to each patient diagnosis such as prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, and periodontal maintenance
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols
• Administrative tasks such as answering phones, calling labs, and patient follow-up calls
• Stock supplies and maintain equipment
• Accurately document and maintain Patient Health Information
• Collaboration with team-members

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from ADA Accredited Dental Hygiene Program
• Current state licensure
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Proficiency in dental patient management software such as Open Dental or Dentrix
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability

Benefits:

• Medical with company paid contribution
• Dental
• Vision
• Company paid Basic Life
• Ancillary benefits
  • Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Critical Illness
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Accident
• Competitive 401K – up to 4% match
• Competitive PTO
• Paid Holidays
• A fun, friendly, and collaborative culture – focus on a healthy work/life balance
• Continuing Education allowance of $500
• Paid study club
• Mentorship
• Growth opportunities

About Lacey Smiles:Each member of the Smiles Dental team is dedicated to ensuring your visit is a positive experience. It is our pleasure to take care of you and your family and to help you achieve the healthy, beautiful smiles you deserve. After all, a great smile is always in style. We invite you to contact us today to learn more about our team, our treatment options, and what makes Smiles Dental different.