No salary listed — similar Dental Hygienist roles pay ~$94k (median of 60 jobs)
6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,588 active roles in this specialty
About the Role
Full-time dental hygienist at an FQHC in Alcoa, TN. Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, no weekends, nights, or major holidays.
Join Cherokee Health Systems as a Dental Hygienist – No Weekends, M-F in Alcoa, Tennessee.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive PTO package
- Comprehensive benefits package
- No major holidays
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Cherokee Health Systems in Alcoa, Tennessee.
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist will clean and polish patients' teeth while applying preventative treatments like fluoride and sealants. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral hygiene and maintaining the cleanliness and sterilization of dental equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Dental Hygienist with knowledge of dental instruments and procedures. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required for this role.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Cherokee Health Systems a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,588 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Dental Hygienist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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