Registered Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist

North Sound Root Canal Specialists, Bellingham, WA

Salary: $55-$60/hourly depending on experience

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

$1000.00 sign on bonus with ½ paid out after 3 months of consecutive employment and the other half after 6 months of consecutive employment

Growing endodontic practice is looking for a part-time Dental Hygienist to join our team. Are you tired of performing normal hygiene duties? Would you like to simplify your life and add incredible value for patients needing endodontic treatment? Then this is the career path for you. Join the newly developed practice model in the endodontic field by becoming a valued team member of North Sound Root Canal Specialists. The ideal candidate will have a calm, gentle, reassuring, and friendly demeanor as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced atmosphere.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Review and update the patient’s blood pressure and anesthetic sensitivities.

· Take digital radiographs and CBCT imaging for patients needing consultation and/or treatment

· Administer N2O2 (when needed) and profound local anesthesia for all patients requiring treatment.

· Prepare operatories for treatment as well as assist with teardown after treatment.

· Sterilize instruments and maintain a clean and organized laboratory.

· Educate patients on any questions they may have regarding anesthetics and paresthesia.

· Assist in conducting well-check calls to previously treated patients and recording the call details in the patient’s notes.

· Continuously participate in CE to advance clinical/technology skills.

Qualifications & Skills

Graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene program is required.

Current state license required.

3+ years’ experience as a Dental Hygienist (Preferred but not required).

Excellent verbal communication skills.

Basic understanding and knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules.

Current CPR certification is required.

X-ray certification is required.