Salary:

$68-$70/hour

Job type:

Full Time

Resume required:

Yes

Posted date:

2026-02-20

Full job description:

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–$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

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-$70/hour

Job reference:

922682