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Carilion Clinic
Roanoke, Virginia

DENTAL HYGIENIST

DentalNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30.47-$45.71/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Facility

  • 1111 S Jefferson St - Roanoke
  • R163245 DENTAL HYGIENIST (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

The Dental Hygienist provides a variety of health care functions in accordance with the principles and practices of Dental Hygiene. Evaluates patient's oral health and hygiene status, performs necessary x-rays, panelipse, periodontal evaluation, and prophylaxis procedures. maintains responsibility for the care and safety of patients during treatment. provides necessary oral hygiene instruction with patient or caretaker, and maintains follow-up.

The Dental Hygienist

  • Provides a variety of health care functions in accordance with the principles and practices of Dental Hygiene.
  • Evaluates patient's oral health and hygiene status, performs necessary x-rays, panelipse, periodontal evaluation, and prophylaxis procedures.
  • Maintains responsibility for the care and safety of patients during treatment.
  • Provides necessary oral hygiene instruction with patient or caretaker, and maintains follow-up.
  • Follows guidelines in policy and procedure manual for safe sterilization and cleaning of dental operatories.
  • Assists other dental team members as needed with delivery of patient care.

What We Require

Education: Graduate of an ADA-accredited school of dental hygiene required.

Experience: None.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Must be licensed to practice dental hygiene in the state of Virginia. AHA BLS-HCP required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Ability to complete continuing education requirements in dentistry and care of special populations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range

$30.47 - $45.71

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter

REBECCA MINOR

Recruiter Email

rminor@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.

For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., Monday through Friday.

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  • Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
  • Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
  • Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
  • Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
  • Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
  • Discounts on childcare
  • Continued education and training

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist evaluates patient oral health, performs x-rays and prophylaxis procedures, and provides essential oral hygiene instruction. They are also responsible for maintaining patient safety during treatment and ensuring the proper sterilization of dental operatories.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an ADA-accredited dental hygiene school and hold a valid license to practice in Virginia. Additionally, an AHA BLS-HCP certification is required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oral health evaluationX-ray performanceDental operatory cleaningCommunication skills

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Carilion Clinic holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 116 active listings.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$63k–$95kDental Hygienist median $130k (middle half $124k–$137k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$78k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Virginia180 active5,779 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Carilion Clinicsilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index116 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DENTAL HYGIENIST at Carilion Clinic 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.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 19 employers
6
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
6
$125k-140k
2
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$60-$70/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Carilion Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Roanoke, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Employer Funded Pension Plan (vested after 5 years)
Voluntary 403B
Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers
Access to health and wellness app (Personify Health)
Discounts on childcare
Continued education and training

Living in Roanoke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k
Typical market rent
$1,368/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Roanoke, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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