Clinical Dental Hygienist & Hygiene Growth Leader - Morita Dentistry - Bellevue, WA

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Bellevue, WA

Job Description

Morita Dentistry is looking for a passionate, skilled, and growth-minded full-time Dental Hygienist to join our team as both a provider and a leader. This role offers not only a competitive hourly rate for clinical work but also a unique leadership opportunity within our hygiene department, with an additional $15,000 annual stipend for Hygiene Growth Leader responsibilities, with opportunities for increases as the department expands and thrives.
Why Join Us?
At Morita Dentistry, we prioritize exceptional patient care, continuous innovation, and a positive, supportive work environment. This position is ideal for a hygienist who loves clinical work but also wants to have a broader impact on the growth and efficiency of our practice. We are an ever-growing practice and are looking for the right leader to be accountable for keeping the hygiene department best-in-class as the practice scales and evolves.
Hygiene Growth Leader Responsibilities (In Addition to Clinical Care)
As the Hygiene Growth Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the hygiene department. Responsibilities include:
Enhancing Patient Care & Satisfaction

Ensuring a consistent, high-quality patient experience that prioritizes education, comfort, and optimal oral health outcomes.

Driving Growth & Innovation

Optimizing scheduling by analyzing appointment data and trends to make informed decisions that increase efficiency without compromising care quality.
Encouraging treatment acceptance and promoting both preventive and restorative services.
Experimenting with innovative techniques and processes to improve hygiene services, using data-driven insights and measurable outcomes to assess effectiveness and enhance patient care. The Hygiene Growth Leader will have the autonomy to propose and implement new approaches while aligning with the practice’s goals and best practices.

Monitoring & Improving Key Metrics

Tracking and analyzing key performance indicators such as cancellations, booking lead times, and year-over-year hygiene production trends, using insights to implement strategies such as reducing last-minute cancellations, optimizing patient scheduling, and identifying trends in patient retention to improve overall department efficiency.
Identifying and addressing areas for improvement in patient retention and overall department performance.

Strategic Leadership & Team Collaboration

Standardizing systems to align with the practice’s efficiency and growth goals.
Playing a key role in hiring and staffing decisions to ensure consistency and optimal team performance.
Leading ongoing improvements in patient care techniques and hygiene protocols.

Support Structure
You won’t be navigating this leadership role alone! You’ll have support from:

A Veteran Patient Care Coordinator – Assisting with scheduling and patient flow.
An Experienced Office Manager – Offering expertise in insurance, billing, and process optimization.
Direct Access to Leadership – Reporting directly to Dr. Morita, ensuring alignment with the practice’s vision.

Compensation & Growth Opportunities

Competitive hourly rate for all clinical hygiene duties.
$15,000 annual stipend for Hygiene Lead responsibilities.
As the hygiene department grows, the stipend scales accordingly
Future career growth opportunities within the practice, including pathways to expanded leadership roles, increased responsibilities in practice operations, and involvement in strategic decision-making.

Who Should Apply?
This role is perfect for a hygienist who:

Thrives in a patient-centered, high-quality practice.
Has a strong grasp of the financial and operational aspects of an in-network PPO office or is eager to learn, with training provided for those new to this environment.
Wants to blend clinical excellence with leadership and strategy.
Enjoys problem-solving, innovation, and collaboration.
Is excited about the opportunity to elevate hygiene’s role in a growing dental practice.

If this aligns with your career goals, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to start a conversation about how this unique leadership opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68.00 - $75.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

Day shift

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

dental hygiene: 8 years (Required)

License/Certification:

RDH (Required)

Location:

Bellevue, WA 98007 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Bellevue, WA 98007 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Bellevue, WA 98007: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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