Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$33/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Location: Opelika Dental Arts
Dr. Andrew Phillips is looking to add a compassionate Dental Hygienist to our tenured, tight-knit team! We believe every patient deserves personalized, high-quality dental care in a welcoming environment where they feel like family.
- Monday – Thursday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm) w/1-hour lunch
- $33/hour
- Here are just a few reasons our hygienists love working here:
- 1-hour recall / new patient appointments
- 1.5-hour SRP appointments
Modern Technology Including
iTero Scanner
- Digital X-Rays
- Cavitron
- Eaglesoft Software
- A tenured, collaborative, and supportive team environment
- A practice committed to high-quality, patient-centered care
We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Including
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Short-Term Disability (no cost to you)
- PTO + Paid Holidays
- Additional insurance options
- HSA / FSA options available
Responsibilities
Perform Dental Hygiene Procedures Including
- Prophylaxis
- Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)
- Periodontal charting
- Digital radiographs
- Fluoride treatments
- Provide thorough patient education and oral hygiene instruction
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Support a positive and comfortable patient experience
Qualifications
- Active Alabama Dental Hygiene License (or awaiting license)
- Experience performing all facets of dental hygiene care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to Providing Excellent Patient Care
Join a practice where technology, teamwork, and patient care come together to create an outstanding dental experience.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status.
We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $69k | Dental Hygienist median $107k (middle half $95k–$121k)616 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Alabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Alabama | 44 active | 5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Guardian Dentistry Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
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