Dental Hygienist, P/T
Listed compensation
$46.45/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
$46.45 / hour
At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Dental Hygienists, P/T who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The Dental Hygienist, P/T provides dental hygiene services and effectively delivers a dental health education program to inmates/residents at the correctional institution.. This is a part-time position that regularly works less than 30 hours per week.
The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements.
- Perform scaling, cleaning and polishing of teeth.
- Render Treatment to gums and tissue surrounding teeth.
- Develop and conduct a dental health education program, instruct inmates/residents in preventive dental techniques.
- Take and develop dental x-rays as directed.
- Take impressions for study Casts.
- Spend a minimum of 75% of time performing duties which involve direct contract with inmates/residents.
More about CoreCivic!
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with over 70 facilities nationwide, CoreCivic is the leader in partnership corrections with a growing presence in:
CoreCivic Safety – We operate safe, secure facilities that provide high quality services and effective reentry programs that enhance public safety.
CoreCivic Properties – We offer innovative and flexible real estate solutions that provide value to government and the people they serve.
CoreCivic Community - We deliver proven and innovative practices in settings that help people obtain employment, successfully reintegrate into society and keep communities safe.
With opportunities in correctional security, education, and healthcare, CoreCivic has a position that's perfect for you.
Each CoreCivic facility is like a small town. Our correctional facilities feature kitchens, dining halls, places of worship, classrooms, vocational training centers, health care clinics, recreational areas, housing units, administrative offices and more.
Working together, we provide hundreds of services and perform countless tasks every day. Teamwork is a way of life for CoreCivic employees and how we are able to provide the industry's highest quality safety and security around the clock.
Qualifications
- Must be licensed and/or certified as a Dental Hygienist, P/T in the state of employment.
- A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.
- Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
- CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist provides dental hygiene services including scaling, cleaning, and polishing teeth for inmates. They also develop and conduct dental health education programs and perform dental x-rays as directed.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 61% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $97k | Dental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $99k–$109k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$100k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Texas | 130 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Texas | 486 active | 6,018 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% no call · 61% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $11k) · 2% offer loan repayment486 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 827 in the last 30 days | 451 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$97k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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