No salary listed — similar Dental Hygienist roles pay ~$89k (median of 22 jobs)

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Wellpath
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Dental Hygienist - PRN

DentalPer Diem
Posted 38m ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN dental hygienist in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Correctional/detention setting. Flexible as-needed schedule. Comprehensive benefits.

Join Wellpath as a Dental Hygienist – PRN, Correctional Setting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401k
  • DailyPay
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Health Spending Accounts

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Wellpath as a Dental Hygienist – PRN, Correctional Setting.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist provides direct dental care, including cleanings and x-rays, while educating patients on oral hygiene under the supervision of a dentist. They are also responsible for maintaining dental equipment, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Dental Hygienist school with at least two years of experience, preferably in a correctional setting. A current, unrestricted state license and active BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Dental hygienePatient assessmentDental x-raysOral hygiene educationInfection controlSterilizationPreventive maintenanceTroubleshootingRecord keepingCompassionate careClinical documentationBLS certificationACLS certification

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida 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, 66% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Dental Hygienist roles.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About Wellpath

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Franklin, Tennessee
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401k
DailyPay
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program