Part-Time Dental Hygienist- Kim Health Center

DentalNo weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Description

Kim Health Center, a growing dental clinic dedicated to serving underserved communities, is seeking a compassionate and experienced part-time Dental Hygienist. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and help patients achieve lasting oral health through high-quality care and education.

Schedule

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:00 a. m.–5:00 p. m.

Opportunity to occasionally add a third day when mutually beneficial

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide preventive and therapeutic dental care, including cleanings, screenings, and patient education
  • Perform prophylactic cleanings, debridement, scaling, and root planing
  • Take dental X-rays and conduct oral cancer screenings
  • Complete accurate patient charting and clinical documentation
  • Follow proper sterilization procedures, including autoclave use
  • Collaborate with the dentist and Registered Dental Assistant to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care

Requirements

  • At least three years of dental hygiene experience
  • Strong clinical, communication, and patient-education skills
  • A compassionate approach and commitment to caring for underserved populations

If you are looking for meaningful part-time work with a supportive, fast-growing dental team, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Preventive dental careAutoclave operationCommunication skills

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
41%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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