Registered Dental Hygienist

Pacific NW Smiles

Registered Dental Hygienist

Mill Creek, WA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Here at Pacific NW Smiles, located in the Mill Creek Town Center, we are seeking a full-time, enthusiastic, and motivated Registered Dental Hygienist to help lead our hygiene department. Our practice emphasizes comprehensive, elective dental care, CEREC, implant placement, All on X, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, sedation dentistry, and sleep apnea. We blend cutting‑edge technology with a fun, collaborative team culture. Office Hours: 8 am-5 pm Monday-Thursday Benefits Offered: • Medical • 401(k) • Dental Please see our Instagram page for more information about our practice @drdarrengreenhalgh If you’re ready to take your hygiene career to the next level and become part of an incredible team, we’d love to meet you! Please send your resume and a brief cover letter Responsibilities: • Comprehensive preventive care – perform thorough prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and polishing; apply fluoride and sealants, and ensure patient comfort with clear communication. • Deliver anesthetic for both hygiene and restorative patients when necessary. • Periodontal assessment and charting – review medical/dental histories, accurately chart periodontal measurements, and conduct oral health screenings for decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. • Diagnostic imaging and scanning – take digital radiographs and use the iTero intraoral scanner (training offered). • Laser periodontal therapy – perform soft-tissue laser therapy; previous experience isn’t required because we will train you. • Electronic record management – update records and chart treatments in CareStack practice-management software (training provided), ensuring HIPAA compliance. • Patient education – teach proper home care techniques and counsel patients on nutrition and oral systemic health. • Treatment-room maintenance – sterilize instruments, ensure operatory cleanliness, and maintain hygiene supplies. • Leadership and innovation – implement new protocols and mentor team members. • Restorative hygiene is encouraged, but not required. Qualifications: • Current CPR certification • Associate’s degree and certification in dental hygiene program required, higher levels of education are highly valued • In-depth knowledge of dental safety regulations and HIPAA regulations • Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and customer service skills • Licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in the state Compensation: $70 - $75 hourly

    • Comprehensive preventive care – perform thorough prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and polishing; apply fluoride and sealants, and ensure patient comfort with clear communication. • Deliver anesthetic for both hygiene and restorative patients when necessary. • Periodontal assessment and charting – review medical/dental histories, accurately chart periodontal measurements, and conduct oral health screenings for decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. • Diagnostic imaging and scanning – take digital radiographs and use the iTero intraoral scanner (training offered). • Laser periodontal therapy – perform soft-tissue laser therapy; previous experience isn’t required because we will train you. • Electronic record management – update records and chart treatments in CareStack practice-management software (training provided), ensuring HIPAA compliance. • Patient education – teach proper home care techniques and counsel patients on nutrition and oral systemic health. • Treatment-room maintenance – sterilize instruments, ensure operatory cleanliness, and maintain hygiene supplies. • Leadership and innovation – implement new protocols and mentor team members. • Restorative hygiene is encouraged, but not required.