Pays $40.63-$49.63/hr$27k below the Dental Hygienist market median of ~$130k (21 jobs)

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Grand Junction, Colorado

Dental Hygienist

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time or part-time dental hygienist role in Grand Junction, CO. Integrated care team, preventive focus. Salary $84,510-$103,230.

Join PrimeHealth+ as a Dental Hygienist – Integrated Care Team in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $40.63 - $49.63/hour.
  • Integrated care team
  • Mission-driven environment

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off. Work with PrimeHealth+ in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventive dental procedures including cleanings, periodontal therapy, and X-rays while educating patients on oral hygiene. Collaborate with an integrated care team to provide comprehensive health support and maintain accurate clinical records.

Requirements

Must hold a current Colorado Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license and possess or be willing to obtain local anesthesia certification. Candidates should have strong clinical skills and a commitment to providing patient-centered care in a team environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental hygienePeriodontal therapyDental X-raysOral health assessmentPatient educationPreventive dental careLocal anesthesiaClinical documentationCare coordinationPatient follow-upInfection controlRegulatory compliance

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.9/10 on work-life balance for Dental Hygienist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 21 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About Prime Health+

Hospitals and Health Care
Grand Junction, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Integrated care team
Mission-driven environment