Skilled and compassionate Hygienist for busy Federal Way practice
Dental Hygienist Needed In FEDERAL WAY, WA on January 30, 2025
FEDERAL WAY / WA
Work in partnership with the doctor to capture exam information to be used for treatment planning
Work in partnership with the front office team to ensure that world class patient care is delivered and revenue targets are achieved
Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient
Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests
Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments
Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patients oral health
Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins
Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies
Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions; providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit
Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
1-2+ years experience as a hygienist preferred
Experience selling dental hygiene products, a plus
Commitment to providing world class patient experience
Excellent communication skills
Reliable
Positive and upbeat personality
