Dental Hygienist $10K Sign on Bonus
Listed compensation
$75 hourly
The week · per this posting4-day week
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Job Description
- Phillips, Cooper & Associates - Washington DC
- Dental Hygienist | Full Time Schedule | $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Love where you work and where you live! Join a respected dental practice in the heart of Washington, DC, a city known for its diverse patient community, professional growth opportunities, and vibrant culture.
As a Dental Hygienist with our team, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, provide high-quality preventive care, and work alongside experienced dental professionals in a modern, patient-focused environment.
Whether you're looking to advance your clinical skills or become part of a collaborative team that values your expertise, Washington, DC offers an exciting place to grow your career.
We want our hygienists to feel trusted as clinical professionals, connected to the patients they serve, and supported by the resources of Star Dental Partners behind the scenes.
New grads are welcome to apply!
Learn More About Our Practice
phillipscooper.com
Why Phillips, Cooper & Associates?
We believe great hygiene is built on relationships, consistency, and clinical partnership.
You’ll work alongside a collaborative dental team in an established practice where hygienists are an important part of the patient’s long-term care, not simply another column on the schedule.
You’ll also have the support that comes from being part of Star Dental Partners, including benefits, professional-development resources, and operational support, while continuing to work in a practice with its own team, patients, and local identity.
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus
Consistent Four-day Work Week
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience plus bonus opportunity!
- Beautiful office in Washington DC with a commitment to clinical excellence
- Supportive, collaborative, team-oriented culture
- Established practice with a growing patient base
- Patient-centered philosophy that prioritizes quality care
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families
- Doctor and team dedicated to continuing education and professional growth
- Private practice culture with complete business support
- Real opportunities for career growth
- Opportunities to learn and grow professionally
- Access to training and resources through Star Dental Partners
- Support as new technology and clinical education opportunities become available
Full-Time Benefits
- Eligible full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive pay up to $75 hourly rate range based on experience and skills, with Monthly Hygiene Production Performance True-Up Incentive Opportunity!
- Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Monthly Employee Team Incentive Program
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement & Jury Duty
- Paid Basic Life Insurance, plus Voluntary Life & AD&D
- Pet Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program (for you AND your household)
- Accidental Injury, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives
Responsibilities
- WHAT YOU’LL DO
- As a Dental Hygienist at Phillips, Cooper & Associates, you’ll:
- Build lasting relationships with patients and help them understand their oral health
- Provide preventive and periodontal hygiene care
- Review medical and dental histories and complete appropriate screenings
- Capture diagnostic radiographs and clinical information
- Educate patients on home care, prevention, and treatment recommendations
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Partner closely with the dentist and clinical team to provide comprehensive care
- Help create a welcoming, positive experience for every patient
Qualifications
- WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Active Washington DC Dental Hygienist license
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Commitment to OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control requirements
- Strong patient communication and education skills
- A collaborative, positive approach to patient care
- Experienced hygienists and newer clinicians who are excited to grow are encouraged to apply.
- Practice Description
Let’S Talk
- There are plenty of dental hygiene openings out there.
- We’re interested in offering something more than another job posting: a strong schedule, meaningful earning opportunities, and a practice where your contribution matters.
- If that sounds like the kind of opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to start a conversation.
- About Phillips, Cooper & Associates
At Phillips, Cooper & Associates, we are more than a dental practice. We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive dental care in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Serving the Washington, DC community, we focus on building lasting relationships with our patients while delivering high-quality care that supports overall health and well-being.
Our team values respect, collaboration, and patient-centered care, making Phillips, Cooper & Associates a great place to grow your career and make a positive impact every day.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $109k (middle half $97k–$125k)636 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | District of Columbia index 109.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in District of Columbia | 7 active | 5,813 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment5,813 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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