Dental Hygienist - Part 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.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $94k (middle half $89k–$99k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kentucky index 90.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Kentucky | 30 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Kentucky | 88 active | 5,913 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 65% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | US 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 listings | 772 in the last 30 days | 438 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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.
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