Dental Hygienist - Lakewood, WA

Overview Bright Now! Dental, supported by Smile Brands, offers a dental career in Lakewood, Washington, a community known for its tree‑lined neighborhoods, beautiful lakes, and small‑town charm just minutes from Tacoma. From peaceful walks around American Lake to cozy local cafés and parks, Lakewood offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere—perfect for building meaningful connections both at work and in the community. Compensation: $68.00 - $70.00 per hour Why You’ll Love This Role Autonomy with Support: Enjoy the independence of private practice hygiene with the backing of a collaborative, experienced team. Growth Made Easy: Access mentorship and company‑paid continuing education to help you continue growing in your career. Make a Real Patient Impact: Focus on prevention and patient education to support long‑term oral health. A Culture That Cares: Work in an environment built on kindness, empathy, and mutual respect—for both patients and team members. Schedule (days/hours) Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri Responsibilities Deliver high‑quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence‑based protocols. Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health. Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co‑diagnose and personalize treatment. Create a welcoming, judgement‑free environment for every patient. Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care. Qualifications A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes. Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!). A current CPR certification. Benefits Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you’ll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth. Equal Opportunity Employer Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr