Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Overview

We are an Established Private Practice located in Seattle for over 20 years. We are looking for a family, friendly, detail orientated, and independent available to work 4 days a week Registered Hygienist to join our team! We are fully digital, software is Eaglesoft. Office hours M-Thurs 7am-4pm with paid parking. Email your resume along with references.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments, to promote optimal oral health.
• Conduct patient assessments by reviewing medical histories, vital signs, and dental charts to inform treatment plans.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient records, treatment notes, and medical history in electronic medical record (EMR) systems like Eaglesoft or Dentrix.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations by safeguarding patient confidentiality and managing medical records securely.
• Support infection control measures through aseptic techniques and proper sterilization of instruments.
• Collaborate with team members to create a welcoming environment for pediatric dentistry patients when applicable.
• Stay current with dental terminology, medical coding practices, and advancements in dental technology to provide high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Valid license as a Registered Dental Hygienist in accordance with state regulations.
• Proven experience in general dentistry and pediatric dentistry settings is preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for documentation review and management.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, dental terminology, infection control procedures, and aseptic techniques.
• Excellent patient care skills with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse patient populations including pediatrics.
• Commitment to maintaining HIPAA compliance and up-to-date infection control standards within the practice. Join our team dedicated to delivering exceptional oral health care through professionalism, compassion, and technical excellence!

Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Patient treatment planning • Private practice • Direct patient care • Medical chart preparation • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Vital signs • Post-session clinical documentation • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Pre-examination patient preparation • Medical coding • Fluoride treatment • Email • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • 401(k) • Preventive health (patient care) • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Paid time off • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Diagnostic instrument sterilization and handling • Health information regulatory compliance • Document review • Dental equipment • Dental treatment planning • Patient consultations • Periapical x-ray • Vision insurance • Patient counseling • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Bitewing x-ray • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Polishing