Dental Hygienist

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$48/hr

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Job Description

Dental Hygienist

$40–$48/hour | Flexible Schedule | No Weekends | Generous PTO | 8 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays

Build Your Career While Making a Difference in Your Community

Are you looking for a dental hygiene position that offers a flexible schedule, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the oral health of your community?

Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join our dental team. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide high-quality, affordable dental and health care to patients throughout the Rockbridge area.

Why Join RAHC?

  • $40–$48 per hour
  • Flexible schedule
  • No weekends
  • 8 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
  • Generous paid time off that begins accruing on your first day
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Supportive, team-based work environment
  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on oral health in our community
  • Variety through traditional clinic, school-based, and mobile dental services

The Role

As a Dental Hygienist at RAHC, you will provide preventive and therapeutic oral health services while helping patients develop the knowledge and skills needed to maintain good oral health.

You will work collaboratively with dentists, dental assistants, and other members of RAHC's integrated health care team to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

Our dental hygienists also have the opportunity to participate in school-based and mobile dental programs, helping bring preventive dental care directly to children and others who may otherwise have difficulty accessing services.

Qualifications

  • Unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene in the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with hands-on practicum
  • Eligible to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs

About Rockbridge Area Health Center

RAHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Our mission is to promote and provide access to comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care to improve the health and well-being of the greater community.

Our integrated team includes dental, medical, behavioral health, and other health professionals working together to provide high-quality care for the patients and communities we serve.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are a Dental Hygienist who values quality care, teamwork, and making a difference in your community, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to rockahc.bamboohr.com

Visit rockahc.org or contact hr@rockahc.org to learn more about Rockbridge Area Health Center.

Rockbridge Area Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will provide preventive and therapeutic oral health services while educating patients on maintaining good oral health. They will work collaboratively with the integrated health care team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in clinic, school, and mobile settings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Preventive oral health servicesPatient educationClinical dental careTeam collaboration

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Rockbridge Area Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 6 active listings.

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 18 employers

7
<$110k
10
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
1
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist

$65-$70/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% 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 Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,647/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Rockbridge Area Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Lexington, VA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
No Weekends
8 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
Generous PTO
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan