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Cowlitz Family Health Center
Longview, Washington

Dental Hygienist

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$94k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Are you a passionate Dental Hygienist looking for more than just a job? Join our team and put your skills to work where they truly matter! As a Dental Hygienist with Cowlitz Family Health Center, you’ll play an essential role in improving the health, confidence, and quality of life of the patients and communities we serve.

From providing comprehensive preventive care and periodontal treatment to educating patients and helping them take an active role in their oral health, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a lasting impact. You’ll collaborate closely with dentists and other care team members while practicing to the full scope of your Washington State licensure.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise, compassion, and passion for patient care to a team that believes oral health is an important part of whole-person health, we’d love to have you join us!

Wage Range: $89,768 - $94,312 Per Year

FTE: 1.0

Salary / Exempt

Benefits: We Offer Competitive Wages and Benefits Including

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vison Plans – 100% premiums paid for employee
  • Vacation: 160 hours per year to start, accrued bi-weekly
  • 9 Paid Holidays plus 1 floating holiday
  • Matching 403b Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance- $50,000 employer paid
  • Long Term Disability and AD&D employer paid
  • Employee Assistance Plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance.

Cowlitz Family Health Center provides a wide range of services to all individuals, regardless of background or socio-economic status, including medical, dental, family planning, substance abuse treatment, and behavioral health services.

We believe every person has value, is worthy of respect, and deserves quality care regardless of their financial situation. Cowlitz Family Health Center is growing and evolving.

We are looking for people who share our vision, want to use their skills to provide exceptional customer service to our patients, and can adapt as we continue to make positive changes.

Cowlitz Family Health Center is a drug-free workplace and performs drug testing consistent with federal guidelines in the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances

Requirements

Maintains clinical licensure/certification; without restriction, probation, or limiting condition or threat thereof; including meeting all requirements for ongoing training and supervision

Active CPR/BLS Certification - upon hire

Valid Washington Driver’s License

  • Knowledge of dental hygiene clinical standards and practices.
  • Ability to provide service to patients of all ages
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
  • Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with clients and other members of the care team.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Comfort with the pace of primary dental care.
  • Experience working with underserved, transient populations.
  • Experience working with safety net providers within the community and knowledge of community resources.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will provide comprehensive preventive care and periodontal treatment while educating patients on oral health. They will collaborate with dentists and care team members to deliver high-quality patient care within a clinical setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EducationTeam Collaboration

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington 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, 65% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$92k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 17 employers

8
<$110k
7
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
1
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
15% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist

$60-$70/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Longview

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$393k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,314/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cowlitz Family Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
LONGVIEW, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans (100% premiums paid)
Vacation (160 hours/year)
9 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
Matching 403b Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance ($50,000)
Long Term Disability and AD&D
Employee Assistance Plans