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Healthfirst Bluegrass
Lexington, Kentucky

Dental Hygienist - Part Time

Dental Top 25% in Dental HygienePart-Time

Listed compensation

$72,800 - $76,960/year

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Part Time!  Loan Repayment Program! National Health Service Corp approved site!

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to bring energy, expertise, and compassion to a team that truly values what you do? We’re looking for a dedicated Dental Hygienist who thrives in a collaborative environment and is excited to help patients achieve healthier smiles every day.

Our Mission

We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, respectful care. Our team is driven by purpose, grounded in compassion, and committed to creating an inclusive environment where both patients and employees feel valued and supported.

What You’ll Do

As part of our dynamic dental team, you’ll deliver top-quality care while helping patients feel heard, educated, and empowered in their oral health journey.

* Perform cleanings, scaling, root planning, and full mouth debridement

* Take and develop radiographs using proper technique

* Administer local anesthesia

* Chart and probe with precision

* Apply topical fluoride and provide fun, engaging oral hygiene education

* Support dentists during Phase I Dentistry and oral surgery

* Keep your operatory in top shape with sterilization and inventory management

* Assist with patient scheduling, documentation, and referrals

* Follow Kentucky Dental Hygiene laws and standards of care

What You Bring

* Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program

* Active KY Dental Hygienist License

* CPR certification and Local Anesthesia Permit required.

* A team-oriented approach and commitment to inclusive, respectful care.

You’LL Be a Great FIT If You

* Love educating and building trust with your patients

* Work well with a collaborative, supportive dental team

* Bring strong clinical skills and a positive attitude to every shift

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This is more than a job—it’s a place where your work matters and your team supports you.

Apply today and let’s build healthier smiles together!

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will perform clinical procedures including cleanings, scaling, root planning, and administering local anesthesia. They will also support the dental team with documentation, patient education, and operatory maintenance.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Dental Hygiene program and hold an active Kentucky Dental Hygienist License. Additionally, a CPR certification and a Local Anesthesia Permit are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Team collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist - Part Time at Healthfirst Bluegrass a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,748 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 48 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 33 employers

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<$105k
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$105k-120k
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8
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
59%
CME allowance
46%
Loan repayment
10% this job
PSLF eligible
5% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dental Hygiene

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,553/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Healthfirst Bluegrass

Wellness and Fitness Services
Lexington, Kentucky
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Loan Repayment Program
National Health Service Corp approved site