Registered Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist at Family Dentistry of Lakewood summary:

Seeking a licensed Registered Dental Hygienist to join a Tacoma–Lakewood dental practice offering a 4-day workweek, no weekends, and competitive pay ($68–$70/hr). Responsibilities include patient education, adult and pediatric prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, iTero scanning, administering local anesthesia, and assisting with composite restorations. Benefits include medical stipend, 401(k), paid CE, vacation, holidays, wellness days, and in-house dental care for immediate family.

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.

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

• $68–$70 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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-$70/hour

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