Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$36+/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Randolph & Associates Family Dentistry is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team of dental professionals in Bloomington, IL! We serve all demographics of the population, from preschoolers to the elderly, and we operate a busy office with high levels of traffic.

In addition to preventive care appointments and scheduled procedures, we accept emergency calls. The ideal candidate will have a calm, reassuring, and friendly demeanor as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced atmosphere.

If you're passionate about oral health and are excited about creating positive patient experiences, we hope to hear from you!

Compensation

  • $36+ an hour based on experience
  • Schedule & Office Hours
  • Open to full or part-time opportunities
  • Monday through Friday
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits and Perks

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (FT employees)
  • PTO and paid holidays (FT employees)
  • 401(k) options
  • Free CE courses provided by our affiliated vendors
  • Occasional team lunches and office trips

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene required
  • Current state license required
  • 2+ years' experience as a Dental Hygienist (preferred)
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with children preferred
  • Basic understanding and knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules
  • Current CPR certification required

Specific Duties

Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride, sealants, and root planning

Complete a thorough assessment of the patient's teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues, and document and chart any abnormalities or suspected conditions

  • Customize care to meet patient's oral health
  • Educate patients on good oral hygiene techniques
  • Maintain patient confidentiality
  • Provide all care in conjunction with accepted professional dental practices and standards
  • Collect medical and dental histories from patients
  • Chart dental conditions based on dentist's observations and evaluations
  • Create molds of patients' teeth in preparation for dental appliances
  • Sterilize dental instruments and tools
  • Take X-rays of patients' teeth and develop them for dentist's use
  • Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures
  • INDHRDH01

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive dental hygiene services including scaling, fluoride application, and root planning while maintaining patient records. Provide chair-side assistance, take X-rays, and educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPatient educationHIPAA complianceX-ray developmentSterilizationMultitasking

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$75kDental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $88k–$111k)35 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$75k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Illinois180 active5,693 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 53% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Randolph & Associates Family Dentistry a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 19 employers
7
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
2
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$60-$70/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Dental Hygienist listings for work-life

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Randolph & Associates Family Dentistry

Dentists
Bloomington, Illinois

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance (FT)
PTO and paid holidays (FT)
401(k) options
Free CE courses
Team lunches and office trips

Living in Bloomington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$235k
Typical market rent
$1,270/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.5
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Bloomington, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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