Dental Hygienist

InterDent; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Continuing Education

Life Insurance

Malpractice Insurance

Pre-tax Savings Plan

401K with company match

Medical Insurance

PTO accrual

Supportive work environment

Impact on patient health

Job summary

InterDent is seeking a friendly, patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our Washington practice. You will perform hygiene procedures, educate patients on oral health, and collaborate with dental staff to plan individualized care.

Benefits include base pay up to $75/hour with uncapped bonus, medical/dental/vision coverage, PTO, 401(k) with company match, and a pre-tax savings plan. This on-site role emphasizes infection control and patient education.

Qualifications

• Dental Hygiene degree or certification from an accredited institution.
• CPR, Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide Sedation, Laser Certification (where required).

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene procedures: scaling, root planing, gingivitis scaling, prophylaxis.
• Conduct comprehensive periodontal, medical history, and caries risk assessments.

Education

Dental Hygiene degree/certification

CPR

Local Anesthesia

Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Laser Certification

Job description

Description

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:

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

• - 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]

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