Dental Hygienist- Livingston
Listed compensation
$49.65-$56.53/hr
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Job Description
We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our Livingston Dental team to provide wonderful care to our community.
Located at the gateway to Yellowstone, Livingston offers the perfect blend of breathtaking mountain views, a legendary downtown art scene, and world-class fly fishing—all while maintaining that authentic, small-town heart. Whether you are hitting the trails or enjoying the local galleries, it’s a place where your neighbors are your friends.
LOCATION: Livingston
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
The Dental Hygienist provides direct patient dental hygiene care, including preventative procedures and oral health assessments. They are also responsible for patient education, clinical documentation, and maintaining clinic workflow and sterilization standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited dental hygiene program and possess a current Montana dental hygienist license. A BLS certificate, a valid driver's license, and two years of experience are also required or preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
One Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 17 active listings.
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist- Livingston 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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