Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$50/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday4-day week
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Bath - Bath, ME
- Salary Range: $50.00 - $50.00Hourly
- Job Shift: Day
Dental Hygienist (RDH), Full-Time, Bath, ME $50/hour
- Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
- Four-day work week
- Jessie Albert Dental & Orthodontic Center Do you want your work to improve public health? At Jessie Albert Dental & Orthodontic Center (JADOC), Dental Hygienists do more than provide dental care. They help improve the health and well-being of Maine families. We're a mission-driven dental center, part of Catholic Charities Maine, where patient access and well-being come before production. We're seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to work a consistent four-day schedule, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. You'll serve some of Maine's most vulnerable children, adults, and families while building your career with a supportive team.
About the role As a Dental Hygienist at JADOC, you'll provide direct patient care and preventive dental education under the general supervision of our dentists.
You'll help carry on founder Jessie Albert's vision of making quality dental care accessible to everyone and educating each patient in proper oral health practices. Why you'll love working here Supportive, collaborative team committed to helping you thrive Everything you need to do your job is provided.
As one staff member put it, “Anything we need to do our jobs is provided.”
A consistent four-day schedule with a mission-driven culture Outstanding benefits $5,000 recruitment and retention bonus (paid incrementally over one year) Annual continuing education allowance Maine State RDH license fee reimbursement Dental care stipend Generous Earned Paid Leave plan 401(k) with agency contribution Bereavement time off Choice of three comprehensive medical plans Dental and vision insurance options Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance with a paid wellness benefit Health and wellness programs, including up to $100 per year on health and wellness purchases and access to group and individual coaching Compensation $50 per hour.
Starting salary is contingent on experience and education. Make a real impact Join a team that puts patients first and makes a visible difference in the health of Maine families. Apply today and help us ensure everyone has access to quality dental care.
Catholic Charities Maine is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Catholic Charities Maine participates in E-Verify.
For more information on E-Verify, please go to: ccmaine.org Qualifications: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene Maine State Dental Hygiene license Experience in private practice or public health settings Enjoy working with patients of all ages Up-to-date knowledge of current dental hygiene practices Certification in nitrous oxide and local anesthesia is preferred
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist provides direct patient care and preventive dental education under the supervision of dentists. They are responsible for promoting oral health and ensuring quality dental care is accessible to all patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene and a valid Maine State Dental Hygiene license. Experience in private practice or public health settings is required, with certification in nitrous oxide and local anesthesia preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $104k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $99k–$125k)636 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | Maine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Maine | 9 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Maine | 28 active | 5,993 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | 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 | 823 in the last 30 days | 442 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Catholic Charities Maine 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 night shifts.
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