Registered Dental Hygienist

Confidential Dental Practice

Gig Harbor, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$68–$73
SKILLS
Anesthesiology, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Detail Oriented, Disease Prevention and Control, Documentation, Patient Education, Pediatrics, Radiography, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management
LOCATION
Gig Harbor, WA
POSTED
1 day ago

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Tacoma / Lakewood, WA

Top Market Pay | 4-Day Workweek | No Weekends

We are hiring a Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our established and growing dental practice serving the Tacoma–Lakewood, WA area. This position is ideal for a hygienist who values patient education, modern technology, and a supportive, team-focused environment.

If you’re looking for a high-paying RDH role with excellent work-life balance, this opportunity checks all the boxes.

Schedule (Highly Competitive for Tacoma Area)

  • Tuesday – Friday
  • 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    (Typically 6:30 AM – 3:15 PM)
  • 4-day workweek
  • No weekends

Compensation & Benefits (Tacoma-Market Competitive)

  • $68–$73 per hour (based on experience)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Medical stipend (with proof of need)
  • In-house dental care for you and your immediate family
  • 6 paid holidays
  • 2 weeks paid vacation
  • Quarterly wellness days
  • Uniform allowance
  • Paid Continuing Education (CE)
  • Team outings and appreciation events

Registered Dental Hygienist Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive patient education on oral hygiene and disease prevention
  • Perform adult and pediatric prophylaxis
  • Conduct scaling and root planing (SRP)
  • Utilize advanced dental technology, including iTero scanning
  • Administer local anesthesia in accordance with WA State licensure
  • Assist with composite restorations under dentist supervision
  • Maintain clinical excellence and accurate documentation

Qualifications

  • Active Washington State Registered Dental Hygienist license
  • Current certifications in:
    • Radiographs
    • Dental anesthesia
  • Experience with composite restorations preferred
  • Strong communication and patient engagement skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Ideal Candidate

  • Passionate about preventive dentistry and patient education
  • Reliable, ethical, and detail-oriented
  • A positive team player who supports practice growth
  • Coachable and committed to ongoing professional development
  • Strong time management skills

Apply Today

If you’re a Registered Dental Hygienist in the Tacoma / Lakewood area looking for top pay, a predictable schedule, and outstanding benefits, we encourage you to apply today.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, 401k, PTO

Compensation:

  • $68-$73/hour

About the Company

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Confidential Dental Practice