Temporary Dental Hygienist - Ronald C. Lee DDS
Listed compensation
$57-$62/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Ronald C. Lee, DDS - Sacramento, CA
Proudly Supported by Mosaic Dental Collective
Ronald C. Lee DDS, part of the Mosaic Dental Collective, is looking for a warm, detail-oriented, and patient-first Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our team in Sacramento, CA. This role is perfect for someone who loves building patient relationships, enjoys providing top-tier preventive care, and wants to be part of a fun, supportive environment.
As an RDH in our practice, you’ll have clinical autonomy, access to continuing education, and the backing of a collective that believes in empowering care teams to grow and shine. Your work will truly matter—and your patients will feel it.
- What You’ll Do
- Provide high-quality hygiene care including cleanings, scaling, and root planing
- Educate patients on oral health and prevention in a way that feels personal and helpful
- Take and interpret x-rays and assist in diagnosis and treatment planning
- Collaborate with doctors and dental assistants for seamless patient care
- Maintain accurate records and ensure a safe, comfortable care environment
- Schedule: Part-time; Monday and Tuesday
3-Month Temporary Assignment
Pay: $57-$62/hr, depending on experience
What You Bring
- Active RDH license in California
- Strong clinical skills and gentle, thorough technique
- A genuine love for connecting with patients and helping them feel at ease
- A collaborative mindset and attention to detail
- Bonus: Experience with Dentrix, Open Dental, or similar software
- What You’ll Love About Us
- Competitive pay
- A warm team culture where you’re respected and supported
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Registered Dental Hygienist position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification to meet the needs of the dental practice.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality preventive dental care including cleanings, scaling, and root planing while educating patients on oral health. Collaborate with the dental team to ensure accurate records, safe environments, and seamless treatment planning.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in California. Strong clinical skills, a collaborative mindset, and attention to detail are required for this temporary assignment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$124k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 46 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $119k–$129k | Dental Hygienist median $131k (middle half $116k–$135k)46 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$112k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in California | 583 active | 5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% no call · 52% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment583 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 734 in the last 30 days | 471 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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