Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$70-$75/hr
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Job Description
- Dental Hygienist | South Puyallup, WA
- $70-75/hour | 2 Saturdays/Month 8am-2pm
- Single-column hygiene | 60-minute recall | 90-minute new patient | 60–90-minute SRP
If you want enough time with your patients, modern tools to support your care, and a team that trusts you as a clinician, we'd like you to meet Graham Family Dental Care.
We're looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) who cares about building patient relationships and providing thoughtful preventive and periodontal care without feeling rushed through the schedule.
- What Your Day Looks Like
- Single-column hygiene schedule
- Recall/prophy: [60 minutes]
- New patients: [90 minutes]
- SRP: [60–90 minutes]
- Patient mix: [PPO / FFS / other]
Hygiene Autonomy
We trust our hygienists to lead the hygiene appointment within their clinical scope.
You'll have time to assess periodontal health, educate patients, recommend appropriate preventive and periodontal care, and collaborate directly with the doctor on findings and treatment.
We want thoughtful clinical judgment and strong patient communication, not a scripted, one-size-fits-all approach to hygiene.
Support + Growth
- You don't have to figure everything out on your own.
- You'll have access to a local hygiene mentor for clinical questions, case discussions, periodontal calibration, technology training and professional development.
- New graduates are welcome and will receive additional onboarding and mentorship.
- Compensation + Part-Time Benefits
- $70-75/hour
- 401(k) plus up to 4% Match
What We're Looking For
- Active WA Dental Hygienist license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Local anesthesia certification
- Strong patient communication and periodontal care skills
- Apply in Less Than 2 Minutes
No cover letter. No lengthy application.
Send us your resume and contact information. That's it.
If the role looks like a potential fit, we'll reach out to start a conversation.
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist will provide preventive and periodontal care, including recall, new patient exams, and SRP procedures. They are responsible for building patient relationships and collaborating with the doctor on clinical findings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Washington State Dental Hygienist license, current CPR/BLS certification, and local anesthesia certification. Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$151k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$151k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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