Hello Hygienists! One of our hygienists of 18 years has retired and we are looking to fill her position. Full or part time available. We work Monday through Thursday 7:00 to 4:00 with an hour lunch.
We are in Sammamish and have a Starbucks and QFC within walking distance. In the same complex is a Teriyaki and Mexican restaurant, and you can quickly drive to Taco Time, MOD Pizza, Thai Trio, Jimmy John’s and much more. We have monthly paid team meetings where lunch is provided and we connect to embrace things going well, areas where the team may need more support. This time is for all of us to connect, share, collaborate and unite.
We are an established, successful single Doctor practice with a wonderful staff that works great together- no drama (seriously, there is no drama here!). We work 4 days a week, no evenings or weekend hours. Our hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We are proud to have such a passionate team that feels like a family; we all love what we do, and we are not afraid to show it! Come join our team and establish a rewarding long-term career in a comprehensive general practice. You will be happy you considered us! We look forward to hearing back from you!
Role Responsibilities:
- Welcomes patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room.
- Reviews patient health histories and documents all medications, medical conditions and notates any abnormalities.
- Obtains, documents, and updates patient dental history, as well as overall health and medication history.
- Performs the setup and breakdown of all operatory equipment, instruments, and documents on time, to meet regulatory and compliance requirements and to keep the doctor on schedule with daily patient care.
- Actively delivers a positive patient experience by striving to keep patients focused on the best possible treatment.
- Ensures the sterility of instruments and operatory prior to patient arrival.
- Reviews patient’s chart through the practice Hygiene Chart Review process to determine any missing patient documents/information at least 3 days prior to the day of patient’s appointment and follows hygienist SOP to obtain patient information.
- Performs dental periodontal therapy and any treatment for each patient per practice protocol.
- Detects disease by performing oral cancer screening, blood pressure checks, visual inspection of gums, and using periodontal probes to assess periodontal condition and to assess levels of recession.
- Uses appropriate periodontal modalities per practice protocol for periodontal disease treatment and maintenance.
- Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control instructions, postoperative instructions, and appoints patients for their recall appointment chairside.
- Thoroughly documents dental hygiene services including recording vital signs, medical and dental histories, as well as periodontal charting.
Role Requirements and Experience
- Maintains current BLS,
- State License Registrations or Certification as needed.
Clinical Excellence
- Actively participates in daily morning huddles for schedule review and ensure a smooth productive day.
- Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.
- Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying operations about require repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking dental hygiene stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; requesting orders for supplies and verifying receipt of supplies per practice protocol.
- Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing referral networks; participating in practice study clubs.
- Trains and develops new hygienists.
- Conducts educational trainings and provides resources to better care for patients.
- Brings out of the box thinking and ideas to advance company goals.
Compliance
- Maintains OSHA/WISHA, aseptic technique, HIPAA according to compliance and company protocols.
- Abide by all PPE standards for clinical staff.
- Practice universal precautions and proper infection control.
- Minimize waste, fraud, and abuse.
- Report any hazardous situations to front desk staff.
- Be knowledgeable of spill containment and clean up.
- Performs hygiene procedures within the guidelines of the WA State Dept. of Health based on current credentialing with the state.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with practice procedures, rules, and regulations.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $68.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Work Location: In person