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VSM Management
Columbia, South Carolina

Dental Hygienist Part-Time

Dental Top 25% in Dental HygienePart-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Part-Time Dental Hygienist – Flexible Schedule (Full-Time Opportunity Available)

We’re excited to welcome a part-time dental hygienist to our growing general dental practice! This role is perfect for someone seeking flexibility, a supportive team, and a patient-centered environment.

Choose the 2 days per week that work best for you... and if you’re interested in full-time, we’re happy to explore that option as well.

Our practice values teamwork, efficiency, and delivering exceptional care in a positive, respectful setting.

Office Hours

* Monday: 8:00–5:00
* Tuesday: 7:20–2:00
* Wednesday: 8:00–5:00
* Thursday: 8:30–5:30

Appointment Times

* 1 hour for new patients
* 50–60 minutes for adult recare & periodontal maintenance
* Scaling & root planing scheduled based on clinical need

What You’ll Do

* Deliver thorough, compassionate hygiene care for patients of all ages
* Educate patients on oral health, prevention, and treatment options
* Work collaboratively with doctors and team members to ensure excellent care
* Accurately document patient care and maintain detailed clinical notes
* Help foster a warm, welcoming, and professional office culture

What We’re Looking For

* Active South Carolina Dental Hygiene license
* Strong clinical skills with a patient-first mindset
* Positive, team-oriented attitude with excellent communication skills
* Strong patient handoff and care coordination skills
* Proficiency with charting and dental software
* Ability to work efficiently while providing personalized care

Apply today and learn more about what our team has to offer. We look forward to meeting you!

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will provide thorough hygiene care and oral health education to patients of all ages. They are responsible for maintaining detailed clinical notes and collaborating with the dental team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active South Carolina Dental Hygiene license and possess strong clinical skills. A positive, team-oriented attitude and proficiency with dental charting software are also required.

Key Skills

Clinical Hygiene CarePatient EducationPatient CoordinationClinical DocumentationDental Software ProficiencyScaling And Root Planing

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist Part-Time at VSM Management a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,654 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

VSM Management holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 16 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

7.1/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,654 active roles in this specialty

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

7.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dental Hygiene

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About VSM Management

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Full-time option available