Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$30/hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Location: Zelda Court Dental
Zelda Court Dental Care is seeking a friendly, motivated, and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our growing dental team! Whether you're an experienced hygienist or a new graduate awaiting your Alabama license, we'd love to meet you.
If you're looking for a modern dental office with advanced technology, a supportive team, competitive benefits, and an excellent work-life balance, this is the opportunity for you.
Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Every other Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- No evenings
- Long weekends twice each month
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay ($30/hr+ based on experience)
- Monthly team bonus program
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- HSA & FSA options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Supportive team environment
- Modern technology and clinical support
State-of-the-Art Technology
- You'll have access to the latest technology to provide outstanding patient care, including: iTero Digital Scanner
- CBCT
- Dental Laser
- Intraoral Camera
- Nomad Digital X-ray
- Cavitron/ProphyJet
- Eaglesoft Practice Management Software
As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will:
- Perform adult and pediatric dental cleanings (prophylaxis)
- Complete periodontal charting and assessments
- Take diagnostic digital radiographs
- Perform scaling and root planing (SRP)
- Apply fluoride treatments and dental sealants
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
- Collaborate with the doctor and dental team to deliver exceptional patient care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and infection control standards
Qualifications
- Active Alabama Dental Hygiene License (or awaiting licensure)
- Current CPR/BLS Certification
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality dental care
Why Join Zelda Court Dental Care?
We're more than just a dental office—we're a team that values collaboration, integrity, continuing education, and creating an exceptional experience for every patient. We believe in supporting one another, utilizing the latest technology, and giving our team members the tools they need to succeed.
If you're looking for a long-term career where your skills are appreciated and your work makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and grow your career with Zelda Court Dental Care!
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status.
We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dental Hygienist will perform adult and pediatric dental cleanings, periodontal assessments, and scaling and root planing. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral hygiene and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $107k (middle half $96k–$123k)609 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Alabama | 44 active | 5,604 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 38% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Guardian Dentistry Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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