Pays $45-$50/hrDental Hygienist market median is ~$71k (23 jobs)

Registered Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time
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About the Role

Full-time dental hygienist role in Rochester, IN. Competitive salary $45 - $50/hour, comprehensive benefits, and generous PTO. New graduates welcome.

Join Valparaiso Family Dentistry, P. C. as a Registered Dental Hygienist – Sign-On Bonus in Rochester, Indiana. Join Our Team at Rochester Dental Center! At Rochester Dental Center, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our valued patients.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $45 - $50/hour.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Maternity Leave
  • Paid Time Off (40+ hours first year, doubles in year 2, triples in year 3)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Continuing Education (free CE credits)
  • Annual Scrub Allowance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Valparaiso Family Dentistry, P. C. as a Registered Dental Hygienist – Sign-On Bonus.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Hygienist will perform dental cleanings, oral cancer screenings, and radiographic studies while maintaining accurate patient charts. They act as a key liaison between the dentist and patients to ensure clear communication and effective treatment planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Registered Dental Hygienist license or be a new graduate awaiting licensure. Additionally, an active CPR certification is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Dental prophylaxisOral cancer screeningsRadiographic studiesPatient communicationDental chartingTreatment planningCPR certificationClinical documentation

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 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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Loan repayment
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About Valparaiso Family Dentistry, P.C

Wellness and Fitness Services
Valparaiso, Indiana
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Short-Term Disability
Paid Maternity Leave
Paid Time Off (40+ hours first year, doubles in year 2, triples in year 3)
Paid Holidays
Continuing Education (free CE credits)
Annual Scrub Allowance