Dental Hygienist - On-Call
Listed compensation
$46.4-$67.93/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Join the ICHS Team!
Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen communities.
International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society.
At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.
We Offer
- Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
- Paid Sick and Safe Leave accrual of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked, which may be used beginning on the employee's 90th calendar day of employment.
- Automatic 4% retirement contribution
Job Summary
*This position is on-call and will require you to work across all ICHS sites as needed (International District, Holly Park, Bellevue, Shoreline, Union Gospel Mission)**
The Dental Hygienist assists dentists in preventative care for dental patients, and provides treatment and care of the mouth, teeth and gums.
Education - Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
Experience - One (1) year work experience preferred.
Other Requirement(s) - Active Washington State Dental Hygiene License. Work experience in a multilingual/multicultural setting preferred. Bilingual in English and API language preferred.
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist assists dentists in providing preventative dental care to patients. They are responsible for the treatment and care of the mouth, teeth, and gums across various ICHS clinic locations.
Requirements
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program and hold an active Washington State Dental Hygiene License. One year of work experience is preferred, along with experience in a multilingual or multicultural setting.
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$119k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 35 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $97k–$141k | Dental Hygienist median $149k (middle half $74k–$154k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$111k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Washington | 164 active | 5,781 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% no call · 60% no weekends35 benchmarked listings |
| International Community Health Services | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index8 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist - On-Call at International Community Health Services a 6.1 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 on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$119k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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