Dental Hygienist - PRN
Listed compensation
$46.45/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
$46.45 / hour
At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Dental Hygienists (PRN) who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.
The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements
- Perform scaling, cleaning and polishing of teeth.
- Render Treatment to gums and tissue surrounding teeth.
- Develop and conduct a dental health education program, instruct inmates/residents in preventive dental techniques
- Take and develop dental x-rays as directed
Take Impressions for Study Casts
Spend a minimum of 75% of time performing duties which involve direct contract with inmates/residents.
Qualifications
- Must be licensed and/or certified as a dental hygienist in the state of employment.
- A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.
- Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
- CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist will perform scaling, cleaning, and polishing of teeth while providing treatment to gums and surrounding tissues. Additionally, the incumbent will conduct dental health education programs and take dental x-rays and impressions for residents.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 45 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 49% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $97k | Dental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $99k–$110k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$100k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Texas | 463 active | 5,821 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 49% no call · 56% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment463 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$97k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Benefits & Perks
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Living in Eden
- Median resident rent
- $527/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.