Bozeman- Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$49.65–$56.53 /hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our Bozeman Dental team to provide wonderful care to our community. We offer the flexibility you need with Full or Part-time positions available to fit your lifestyle.
Bozeman is nestled in the midst of the Bridger Mountains rising ruggedly on the east, Tobacco Roots to the west, Big Belts to the north, and Spanish Peaks and Gallatin Range to the south. The area of Bozeman is brimming with adventure and an abundance of outdoor recreational possibilities, the northwest entrance to Yellowstone National Park and contains the source of the Missouri River which is formed by the joining of the Madison, the Jefferson, and the Gallatin river.
LOCATION: Bozeman
COMPENSATION: $49.65-$56.53/hour
Employment TYPE
Full-time or Part-time (20 to 40 Hours/week)
The Perks
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus! (Distributed over three years, pro-rated for FTE).
- A supportive, community-focused environment.
- The chance to make a real impact on local smiles.
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Dentist(s) and Dental Director, the Dental Hygienist provides direct patient dental hygiene care with a quality approach. The Dental Hygienist works to advance positive patient outcomes through their duties as a primary care treatment team provider.
About One Health
One Health is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving rural communities across Montana and Wyoming. We provide integrated medical, behavioral health, community health, pharmacy, dental, and public health services to ensure accessible, compassionate care for all. Learn more: onechc.org
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance (2 medical insurance plans that are $0 cost to the employee for full-time)
$10,000 group life insurance at no cost to the employee
Discounted Healthcare for Employee and Family
Retirement plan with employer match. 100% vested without wait period.
Continuing Education: $1000 and 40 hours/year. Pro-rated for FTE.
- Paid holidays and generous PTO
- Supportive, mission-driven team environment
Minimum Job Qualifications
Education/Certificates/Licenses
- Required
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
- Current Montana dental hygienist license
- BLS certificate
- Valid driver’s license
Experience
- Preferred
- Two (2) years of experience as a dental hygienist
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Dental Hygiene Care-Hands-on patient treatment, preventative procedures, and knowledge of dental hygiene best practices.
- Diagnostics & Patient Assessment-Gathering data, evaluating oral health status, and determining follow-up.
- Patient Education & Engagement-Communication, oral health instruction, and supporting the patient experience.
- Documentation & Clinical Administration-Record-keeping, charting, and administrative accuracy.
Operations, Sterilization & Inventory-Operatory prep, infection control, supply management, and clinic workflow.
Equal Opportunity Employer
One Health prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient dental hygiene care and preventative procedures under the supervision of a dentist. Focus on improving patient outcomes through oral health instruction, diagnostics, and clinical administration.
Requirements
Requires an associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited dental hygiene program and a current Montana dental hygienist license. BLS certification and a valid driver's license are required, with two years of experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
One Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 16 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $49k–$100k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $99k–$125k)639 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$79k in purchasing power | Montana index 94.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Montana | 5 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Montana | 10 active | 5,990 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 802 in the last 30 days | 438 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| One Health | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index16 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Bozeman- Dental Hygienist at One Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
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