Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$53-$60/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
We seek a dynamic and energetic dental hygienist to join our progressive pediatric dentist office. We offer you an opportunity to grow as a valued member of our team. Excellent salary, uniforms, all inquiries kept confidential. Please send resume. We're looking for an immediate start!
We seek a dynamic and energetic dental hygienist to join our progressive pediatric dentist office. We offer you an opportunity to grow as a valued member of our team. Excellent salary, uniforms, all inquiries kept confidential. Please send resume. We're looking for an immediate start!
Requirements
Multi-tasker with attention to detail.
Outgoing/positive attitude. Smile!
- Loves working with children
- Customer service oriented
- Current State Hygiene License
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
Job Tasks:
- Remove Tartar, stains and plaque from teeth
- Apply sealants and fluorides to help protect the teeth
- Asses patients oral health and report findings to dentist
- Educate patients about oral hygiene techniques, such as how to brush and floss correctly
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule: Mondays, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and possibly Wednesdays.
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist will perform clinical tasks such as removing plaque and tartar, applying sealants, and administering fluoride treatments. Additionally, they will assess patient oral health and educate children and families on proper oral hygiene techniques.
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 41 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 59% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $110k–$125k | Dental Hygienist median $116k (middle half $109k–$122k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in New Jersey | 116 active | 5,806 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 59% no call · 46% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 7% offer loan repayment116 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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41 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
28 jobs · 24 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
35 jobs · 24 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- On-site
About Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Cherry Hill
- Typical market rent
- $2,258/mo
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 102.6
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).
BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.