Patient Care Coordinator

Smile Brands • Maple Valley, WA

47d • Onsite

About The Position

In this Hygiene Assistant opportunity, you will support the dental team in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, ability to start within a month and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Washington RDA required
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Nice To Haves

• Ability to start within a month
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients, ensuring their comfort throughout the appointment.
• Educate patients on home-care instructions, oral hygiene, and preventive treatments.
• Support the hygienist with time management (flowing patients, scheduling assistance).
• Prepare hygiene rooms for each patient (set-ups, instruments, sterilized trays).
• Assist the hygienist chairside as needed (charting, suctioning, passing instruments).
• Take diagnostic-quality Full Mouth (FMX), Bitewing and Panoramic radiographs.
• Review, update, and document patient medical histories and vital signs.
• Apply fluoride, sealants, and other preventive services as allowed by state regulations.
• Assist with periodontal charting and documentation using digital charting.

Benefits

• paid time off (“PTO”)
• health
• dental
• vision
• health savings account
• telemedicine
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• employee discount programs
• pet insurance
• a 401k plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed