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Healthfirst Bluegrass
Lexington, Kentucky

Dental Hygienist - Part Time

Dental HygienistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$73K–$77K /yr

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.

Posted 3mo ago

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

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

Dental Hygiene Career Context

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).

Of the 43 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

How does Healthfirst Bluegrass compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $94k (middle half $89k–$99k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in Kentucky30 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Kentucky88 active5,913 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 65% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings772 in the last 30 days438 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Kentucky figures use all dental hygienists: too few Kentucky Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

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 Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 27 employers
15
<$105k
12
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
49%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
5% this job
PSLF eligible
3% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services · Chicago, Illinois

$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Bluebird Family Dentistry - Northglenn · Northglenn, Colorado

$65 an hour
#3

Dental Hygienist (RDH)- Fridays Only!

$55/hr
#4

Part-Time Dental Hygienist

$43-$50/hr
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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