FT Dental Hygienist in Northgate

We are hiring a passionate dental hygienist to join our team for our opening June 2nd.

We're excited to offer competitive pay, PTO, and excellent benefits! Our initial workdays will be Monday through Wednesday, and we will add Thursdays starting the first week of September.

Rain City Dentistry is committed to providing exceptional oral health care to the wonderful North Seattle community. Our fantastic team values professionalism, compassion, and working together to create the best dental experiences.​ As we switch from Dentrix to Curve Dental, we embrace innovative solutions to improve patient visits and experience, streamline our operations, and simplify your job.

We aim to hire team members who help develop a culture that balances clinical excellence with a friendly attitude. While we look for specific experiences and qualifications, we are more interested in finding the right fit for the team. We firmly believe that happy teams work better together and improve patient experiences.

Located just a few blocks from the Northgate Link light rail station and close to many bus lines and I-5, our office is super convenient to reach. Plus, there's plenty of parking available. Please send a cover letter and resume with your email. I can't wait to meet you!

Job Description: We seek a skilled and enthusiastic registered dental hygienist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality dental care and educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices. Our office uses the latest technology, such as cloud-based software so that you can have conveniences such as voice charting. We value our hygienists, ensuring appropriately long appointments for your well-being and providing thorough care for our patients.

Compensation: $55-75 per hour with benefits below. Specific compensation will be based on experience and qualifications; new graduates start at $55, but raises will be available based on performance reviews and tenure.

Benefits:
• Health insurance offered
• Complimentary dental care for you, heavily discounted for immediate family.
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Generous paid time off
• CE allowance and paid license, certifications, and malpractice insurance.
 
Responsibilities:
• Conduct patient screenings, including assessment of oral health conditions, health history review, oral cancer screenings, and dental charting.
• Perform thorough dental cleanings and periodontal therapies.
• Take dental radiographs.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies, including brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Collaborate with the dentist and other team members to provide comprehensive patient care.

Appointment Scheduling:
• Recare (routine cleaning) appointments: 1 hour.
• New patient appointments are 2 hours long (1 hour for radiographs, charting, and doctor exams; 1 hour for prophylaxis or SRP quadrant).
• Scaling and Root Planing (SRP): 1 hour per quadrant.

Qualifications:
• Current Washington State Dental Hygiene license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Three years minimum experience preferred, open to the right candidate closer to graduation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in dental software and digital radiography.