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Eastern Iowa Health Center
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

Dental HygienistFull-Time or Part-Time

Listed compensation

$31.2-$49.92/hr

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Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist - Dental Office

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • $31.20 to $49.92
  • Be a part of an organization that is dedicated to health equity for all.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, our mission at Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) is to provide exceptional and accessible health care services throughout our community. We are a collaborative team dedicated to the wellness and the excellence of care regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. EIHC believes in non-judgmental and equal care for all members of our diverse community.

Our staff values compassion as a guiding force. EIHC promotes health equity for all and believes health care is a right, not a privilege. You will thrive in a collaborative environment where you take ethical action and ownership to solve problems and lead positive outcomes. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose of an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make a difference?

EIHC is seeking a part time or full time Registered Dental Hygienist dedicated to serving the needs of our community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides dental prophylactic services to prevent and control dental disease and decay.
  • Administer anesthesia for pain control during periodontal therapies including root planning and scaling.
  • Completes and maintains patient records and related documents consistent with HIPAA and other related regulations and EIHC Policies and Procedures.

SCHEDULE: Monday through Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM and Friday 8 AM to 12 PM

Compensation

$31.20 to $49.92 depending on experience

Amazing Benefits

  • 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • 2 Cultural Floating Holidays
  • Health Insurance - Plan Options Start at $1.00 Per Pay Period
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care
  • Health Savings Account
  • 100% employer paid Basic Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Volunteer Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(K) with 4% Employer Match
  • Employee Clothing Allowance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ability to apply for Student Loan Forgiveness (NHSC or PSLF)
  • Gym Membership Discount to the Midwest Athletic Club
  • Parental Leave

Required Qualifications

  • Dental Hygiene degree from an accredited post-secondary school required.
  • Licensed dental hygienist and anesthesia in the State of Iowa required.
  • Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively with a diverse population required.

Eastern Iowa Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions related to compensation and all terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of merit.

Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by the Company.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Hygienist provides dental prophylactic services and administers anesthesia for pain control during periodontal procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Dental Hygiene degree from an accredited post-secondary school. A valid license for dental hygiene and anesthesia in the State of Iowa is required.

Key Skills

Dental ProphylaxisAnesthesia AdministrationPeriodontal TherapyPatient Record ManagementHIPAA ComplianceCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsClinical Documentation

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Eastern Iowa Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 3 active listings.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Iowa?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.7 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$65k–$104kDental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $99k–$125k)636 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Iowa59 active5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings736 in the last 30 days471 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Eastern Iowa Health Centersilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index3 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST at Eastern Iowa Health Center a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 16 employers
8
<$120k
2
$125k
5
$130k-140k
4
$140k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
33%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$70+/hr
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.7
Better work-life than 80% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eastern Iowa Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

4 Weeks Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays
2 Cultural Floating Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account

Living in Cedar Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,274/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cedar Rapids, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.