Hygiene Assistant

Tranquility-Dental-Wellness; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Equity incentive plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Tranquility Dental Wellness in Lacey, WA is seeking a dedicated dental professional to support patient care and clinical operations. You will assist the hygienist, prepare instruments, educate patients, and help with front desk duties as required.

A willingness to travel for training and comfort with digital records are important. The position offers a full-time schedule with a competitive hourly wage and benefits, including medical and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and a

Qualifications

• Passionate dental professional with patient-focused mindset.
• Willingness to learn and travel for training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dental hygienist with patient care tasks.
• Take and record medical and dental histories; prepare and sterilize instruments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices; provide chairside assistance to dentist.
• Schedule patient appointments and greet patients; support front desk as needed.

Skills

Dental care

Dental equipment familiarity

Cerec

3Shape

Intraoral scanning

Sedation and implants knowledge

Training willingness

Digital records (EMR)

Education

Dental professional qualification

Tools

Cerec

3Shape

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lacey - Lacey, WA 98516

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly

At Tranquility Dental Wellness, you’re empowered to use your powers. You’ll have the freedom from all the barriers, limitations, and frustrations that keep you from focusing on patient care. We’re combining the world’s best dental care and technology with inspired hospitality. If you’re amazing and you’d like to have fun, be your best, and spread confidence and joy one smile at a time, it would be a pleasure to hear from you. Be part of something unique and use your powers for good.

Who You Are:

A passionate dental professional who loves what they do. You have a willingness to build trusting relationships with team members and patients while providing the best patient outcome.

What You Bring:

• Love what you do
• Familiarity with dental equipment and instruments
• Knowledge of Cerec, 3Shape, and intraoral scanning a plus
• Experience with sedation and dental implant placement and restoration a plus
• Willingness and ability to participate in training, which may include travel
• Experience using digital technology and electronic medical records
• Willing to build trust with others

What You Will Be Doing:

Patient Care:

• Assisting the dental hygienist with all aspects of patient care, including:
  • Taking and recording medical and dental histories
  • Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
  • Performing coronal polishing, fluoride treatments, and sealant applications
  • Taking and developing radiographs (if certified)
  • Educating patients on oral hygiene best practices
  • Providing chairside assistance to the dentist as needed

Office Duties:

• Maintaining a clean and organized operatory
• Scheduling patient appointments
• Answering phones and greeting patients as needed
• Assisting with front desk duties as needed

What You Will Get from Us:

• Full-time opportunity
• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical and vision insurance options
• Company-sponsored short-term disability benefits
• Voluntary long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance options
• 401(k) savings plan
• Equity Incentive Plan
• A company that values its team members and overall patient experience in a fun environment
• A company that has been voted Top Dental Office year over year