Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$53-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only
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Job Description
We seek a dynamic and energetic dental hygienist to join our progressive pediatric dentist office. We offer you an opportunity to grow as a valued member of our team. Excellent salary, uniforms, all inquiries kept confidential. Please send resume. We're looking for an immediate start!
We seek a dynamic and energetic dental hygienist to join our progressive pediatric dentist office. We offer you an opportunity to grow as a valued member of our team. Excellent salary, uniforms, all inquiries kept confidential. Please send resume. We're looking for an immediate start!
Requirements
Multi-tasker with attention to detail.
Outgoing/positive attitude. Smile!
- Loves working with children
- Customer service oriented
- Current State Hygiene License
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
Job Tasks:
- Remove Tartar, stains and plaque from teeth
- Apply sealants and fluorides to help protect the teeth
- Asses patients oral health and report findings to dentist
- Educate patients about oral hygiene techniques, such as how to brush and floss correctly
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule
Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. We are seeking either one full-time hygienist or two part-time hygienists to support the practice’s scheduling needs.
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist will perform clinical tasks such as removing tartar, plaque, and stains, and applying sealants and fluorides. They are also responsible for assessing patient oral health and educating patients on proper hygiene techniques.
Key Skills
Pediatric Dentistry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $110k–$125k | Dental Hygienist median $94k (middle half $86k–$104k)60 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$120k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Pennsylvania | 203 active | 5,806 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 6% offer loan repayment203 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
About Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Glen Mills
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $624k
- Typical market rent
- $2,506/mo
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 102.6
- State income tax
- Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).
BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.