REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Listed compensation
$31.2-$49.92/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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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 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.7 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $65k–$104k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $99k–$125k)636 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$96k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Iowa | 59 active | 5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 736 in the last 30 days | 471 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Eastern Iowa Health Center | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
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.
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