Dental Hygienist - RI - Riverside
Listed compensation
$50 per hour
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Dental Hygienist- RI- Riverside
Location: East Providence, Rhode Island | Schedule: 1 day per month to start, with the opportunity to grow to 2 days per month
About The Opportunity
Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is seeking a Dental Hygienist to support patient care at the PACE Organization of Rhode Island (PACE RI) East Providence center.
This opportunity is part of a structured, community-based care environment serving senior populations through a coordinated, patient-focused model.
If you're looking for meaningful work that offers flexibility alongside your current schedule, this opportunity provides a chance to make a difference in the oral health and well-being of seniors without the administrative responsibilities of a traditional dental practice.
The Setting
- This opportunity is based at PACE RI's East Providence center, within a coordinated care environment serving older adults.
- Established clinical setting with on-site center staff
- Organized scheduling and patient flow
- Collaborative, team-based care environment
- Patient-focused model centered on senior health and wellness
CMC helps coordinate the operational aspects of care so clinicians can focus on providing quality patient care.
What You'll Do
- Perform routine dental cleanings, scaling, and periodontal maintenance
- Conduct oral health assessments and review medical histories
- Take dental X-rays as appropriate to the role and clinical protocols
- Perform periodontal charting and identify signs of oral disease
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, diet, and preventive care
- Document patient care and maintain accurate clinical records
- Collaborate with dentists and other members of the care team
- What Makes This Different
- Competitive compensation: $50 per hour
- Flexible schedule: Start with just 1 day per month, with the potential to increase to 2 days per month
- Shorter workday: A focused clinical schedule designed around the center's operating hours
- Less administrative burden: Focus on patient care rather than traditional practice management responsibilities
- Meaningful impact: Support the oral health of seniors in a community-based care setting
What We're Looking For
- Active Dental Hygienist license in Rhode Island
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene
- Experience in clinical or outpatient settings preferred
- Strong communication and patient education skills
- Detail-oriented with sound clinical judgment
- Comfortable working with senior populations
Why CMC
Comprehensive Mobile Care is a mission-driven organization focused on delivering high-quality, value-based care to seniors in community settings. We help reduce administrative burdens so clinicians can focus on what matters most: providing quality patient care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Dental Hygienist seeking a flexible, low-commitment schedule while making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.
- Compensation: $50 per hour
- Schedule: 1 day per month to start, with the potential to grow to 2 days per month
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist will perform routine dental cleanings, periodontal maintenance, and oral health assessments for senior patients. They will also document patient care, take X-rays, and educate patients on preventive oral hygiene practices.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Dental Hygienist license in Rhode Island and possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene. Experience in clinical or outpatient settings is preferred, along with strong communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Comprehensive Mobile Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 109 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $98k–$125k)638 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$102k in purchasing power | Rhode Island index 102.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Rhode Island | 17 active | 5,824 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 49% no call · 56% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Comprehensive Mobile Care | silver tier, 80/100 | Top Employers work-life index109 active listings |
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