Hygiene Assistant

Hygiene Assistant Opportunity At Dentologie South Lake UnionThe Dentologie South Lake Union dental practice is seeking a full-time Hygiene Assistant to support the hygiene team as well as provide outstanding patient care!A Hygiene Assistant with Dentologie will have excellent hourly pay ($25-26/hr), growth opportunities, benefits package, full-time hours with a balanced schedule, and to be part of an outstanding (fun!) culture!Schedule:Monday: 12:30pm-7:30pmTuesday: 7:30am-2:30pmWednesday: 12:30pm-7:30pmThursday: 7:30am-2:30pmFriday: 7:30am-3:30pmResponsibilities:Set up operatories: instruments, ultrasonic inserts, radiograph equipment, polish and fluorideTurn over rooms quickly and thoroughlyBreak down rooms with instrument transport, surface disinfection, waste disposal and restockingClean, package and autoclave instrumentsRun biological monitoring and keep sterilization records accurateFollow OSHA, HIPAA, PPE and bloodborne pathogen protocols every dayGreet and escort patients, review medical history updates and chief concernsTake blood pressure (where applicable) and get patients comfortable before the hygienist steps inReinforce home care, product recommendations, post-treatment instructionsTake radiographs (FMX, bitewings, PAs and pano where applicable) to high image-quality standardsPrepare anesthesia setups, fluoride, desensitizing agents, perio charting materials, and laser or bacterial testing setups when usedHelp with chart organization, consent forms and referral paperwork within your scope of practiceRequired Skills/Abilities:Required: DA experience or active WA state dental assistant registration number.Excellent verbal, interpersonal, customer service & written communication skills.Clinical knowledge, skills along with patient care.Prioritize and delegate tasks when appropriate.Function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.Dentologie Benefits and Perks:Medical, dental (free coverage for employees), 401k, and vision insuranceEmployer-paid life and disability insurance$50/month for mass transit or parking expensesFlexible spending accounts (FSA)Paid: holidays, PTO, and sick timeNote: Here at Dentologie, we want all of our employees to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.