Dental Hygienist - Where Great Care Meets a Great Team Connected Healthcare - 4.3 Tacoma, WA Job Details Full-time $130,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Continuing education credits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid housing Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Local Anesthesia Certification Customer communication Customer service Safety regulations BLS Certification Regulatory compliance Patient safety measures implementation Patient service Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Disinfection procedures Sterile processing regulatory compliance Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Registered Dental Hygienist Safety protocol implementation Full Job Description Dental Hygienist for a 2-week travel assignment in Tacoma, Washington. Provide preventive dental care and maintain rigorous infection control standards. Play a key role in delivering high-quality oral health services to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide preventive dental care, including cleaning, scaling, and prophylaxis. Document treatments accurately and maintain detailed patient records in accordance with clinic protocols. Perform x-rays and other diagnostic procedures following safety standards and regulatory guidelines. Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to promote overall oral health. Maintain sterilization and infection control standards according to CDC, OSHA, and WISHA regulations.

Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program. Current Washington State Dental Hygienist License. Current AHA Basic Life Support certification. Anesthetic Endorsement. Familiarity with CDC sterilization standards, patient safety protocols, OSHA, and WISHA regulations. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. No minimum experience required.

Benefits:

Premium pay with weekly direct deposit and upcoming next-day pay features.

Comprehensive insurance coverage:

medical, dental, and vision starting the first day of the month after start, plus disability, life insurance, and sick leave. Health benefits maintained through winter/summer break, ensuring seamless coverage during off-seasons.

Investment in growth:

401(k) with competitive match, referral and loyalty bonuses, license and CEU reimbursements.

Support your lifestyle:

paid housing or stipends (pet-friendly), travel/mileage reimbursements, guaranteed hours and cancellation protection, nationwide opportunities.

Streamlined compliance and flexibility:

reimbursed/fast-tracked licenses and certifications, user-friendly portal for onboarding, shifts customized to your needs, rapid interviews (average 38 hours).