Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist – Gentle Dental Sehome Part-Time | Up to $75 per Hour + Uncapped Bonus Plan | Bellingham, WA Build a Hygiene Career That Rewards Great Patient Care At Gentle Dental, we believe exceptional dentistry starts with exceptional clinicians. We‘re looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our Sehome team in Bellingham and help us provide patients with high-quality, preventive care in a collaborative and supportive environment. This is an opportunity to practice hygiene with a team that values your clinical expertise, gives you the support and resources to succeed, and rewards your contributions. Earn up to $75 per hour plus an uncapped bonus plan. If you‘re passionate about patient education, prevention, periodontal health, and building lasting relationships with your patients, we‘d love to meet you. Why You‘ll Love Working at Gentle Dental Our approach combines the advantages of a group practice with the clinical environment and relationships that make dentistry rewarding. Focus on delivering high-quality preventive and periodontal care Build long-term relationships with your patients Educate patients and help them take an active role in their oral and overall health Collaborate closely with dentists and other members of the clinical team Work with the support and resources of an established dental organization Continue developing your clinical skills through continuing education Earn additional compensation through an uncapped bonus plan We believe in personal accountability, strong relationships, clinical excellence, and continuously finding better ways to support our patients and teams. What You’ll Do As a Dental Hygienist, you‘ll be an essential part of each patient‘s care team. You‘ll provide preventive and periodontal services while helping patients understand the connection between oral health and overall wellness. You‘ll: Perform comprehensive dental hygiene and periodontal services within your scope of practice Assess patients‘ oral health and identify periodontal conditions Partner with dentists to develop and support appropriate patient treatment plans Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention, periodontal health, and recommended care Build trust through compassionate, personalized patient interactions Maintain accurate clinical documentation Follow infection control, safety, and clinical protocols Collaborate with the entire dental team to create an exceptional patient experience Compensation Hourly Rate Up to $75 per Hour + Uncapped Bonus Plan Your earning potential doesn‘t stop at your hourly rate. Our uncapped bonus plan provides an opportunity to earn additional compensation based on performance. Schedule Part-Time Location Gentle Dental Sehome 224 36th Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Benefits Eligible part-time employees have access to a competitive benefits package, including: Employee Assistance Program Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance 401(k) plan with company match Continuing education credits Malpractice coverage Referral Bonus Program – $600–$2,500 depending on role Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program Current Washington State Dental Hygienist license or ability to obtain one by the time of employment Current CPR certification Applicable local anesthesia certification and other required credentials Strong patient communication and education skills Commitment to clinical excellence and an exceptional patient experience Why Gentle Dental? Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare that improves our patients‘ quality of life and overall health. We've reimagined group dentistry to give clinicians the right balance of clinical autonomy, collaboration, resources, and support throughout every stage of their careers—all while keeping the best interests of our patients at the center of what we do. Bring your clinical expertise to a team that values what you do—and offers the earning potential to reward it. To comply with Washington State’s pay transparency laws (RCW 49.58.110), this job posting includes a designated email address for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries to send any notices of noncompliance: Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr