Dental Hygienist

InterDent Service Corporation; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Continuing education

Life insurance

Malpractice coverage

Pre-tax savings

401K match

Medical insurance

PTO accrual

Supportive environment

Impact on oral health

Job summary

InterDent Service Corporation is seeking a Dental Hygienist for Gentle Dental North Meridian in Puyallup, WA. The role focuses on patient care, education, and prevention, with procedures including scaling, radiographs, and treatment planning. Join a collaborative team dedicated to oral health.

The position offers competitive hourly pay up to $75 with uncapped bonus potential, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Dental Hygiene degree or certification from an accredited institution.
• Valid state dental hygiene license.
• CPR and local anesthesia/Nitrous Oxide as required by state.
• Laser certification where required.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Conduct hygiene procedures including scaling, root planing, gingivitis scaling, and prophylaxis.
• Assessment: Perform periodontal, medical history, and caries risk assessments.
• Patient Education: Explain hygiene treatments based on assessments.
• X-Rays: Take digital radiographs as needed for diagnosis.
• Treatment Planning: Assist in creating personalized treatment plans.
• Collaboration: Coordinate care with dentists and staff.
• Patient Interaction: Engage patients in a friendly, reassuring manner.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of treatment plans and procedures.
• Infection Control: Follow protocols and keep a clean, sterile environment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

Education

Dental Hygiene degree/certification

Valid state dental hygiene license

CPR

Local Anesthesia certification

Nitrous oxide sedation certification

Laser certification

Tools

Digital radiographs

Job description

Location: Gentle Dental North Meridian

Competitive hourly base pay up to $75 per hour with uncapped bonus potential.

Total compensation includes base pay, uncapped bonus, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k with company match, and additional pre-tax savings plan.

Location: Gentle Dental North Meridian
1002 N. Meridian Street
Suite 104A
Puyallup, WA 98371, USA

We are seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing Dental Hygienist to join our dental practice. The ideal candidate is a personable professional who is passionate about dental health and enjoys building strong relationships with patients. This role involves performing dental hygiene procedures, educating patients on best oral hygiene practices and products, and practicing proactively.

Responsibilities Include

• Patient Care: Conduct thorough hygiene procedures to include: scaling and root planing, gingivitis scaling, and prophylaxis.


• Assessment: Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments, medical history assessments, and caries risk assessments.


• Patient Education: Educate patients on hygiene treatments needed based on medical and periodontal assessments.


• X-Rays: Take digital radiographs as necessary for patient diagnosis.


• Treatment Planning: Assist in developing personalized AAP and ADA based treatment plans per patient need, based on assessments and dentist recommendations.


• Collaboration: Work closely with dentists and other dental professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.


• Patient Interaction: Engage patients in a friendly, reassuring manner, while addressing any concerns or questions they may have.


• Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of treatment plans and completed procedures.


• Infection Control: Adhere strictly to infection control protocols and maintain a clean and sterile working environment.

Requirements

• Education: Degree or certification in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution.


• License: Valid state dental hygiene license.


• Other licenses/certifications: CPR, Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide Sedation, Laser Certification (where required).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary


• Opportunity for monthly bonus compensation


• Continuing Education


• Paid Life Insurance


• Paid Malpractice


• Pre-tax Savings Plan


• 401K with company match


• Medical Insurance


• PTO Accrual


• Positive and supportive work environment


• Direct contribution to improving patients' oral health and overall well-being

To comply with Washington State’s pay transparency laws (RCW 49.58.110), this job posting includes a designated email address for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries to send any notices of noncompliance: [e-mail]