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Job 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:
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 ), this job posting includes a designated email address for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries to send any notices of noncompliance:
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