Hygiene Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and vision insurance options

401(k) savings plan

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Life insurance options

Job summary

Tranquility Dental Wellness in Lacey, WA is seeking a dedicated dental professional for a full-time role. You will assist the dental team, prepare and sterilize instruments, and support patient care with radiographs if certified.

The position involves light front desk duties as needed and travel for training may be required. Ideal candidates bring familiarity with dental equipment, experience in sterilization, and comfort with digital tools like Cerec/3Shape.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with dental equipment and instruments.
• Willing to participate in training, possibly including travel.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dental hygienist with patient care tasks and histories.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Take radiographs (if certified) and educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Provide chairside assistance to the dentist as needed.
• Maintain a clean operatory and schedule patient appointments.
• Answer phones and greet patients; assist with front desk duties.

Skills

Dental equipment familiarity

Tools

CEREC

3Shape

Intraoral scanning

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