Dental Hygienist
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Job Description
Join Our Compassionate Team as an Dental Hygienist at Mountain Community Health! *$2500 Sign On Bonus
Are you a passionate dental hygienist committed to making a difference? Mountain Community Health is looking for an enthusiastic, patient-centered Dental Hygienist to join our team.
As an FQHC in the heart of Bristol, VT, we provide comprehensive, compassionate care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of their ability to pay. This is an exciting opportunity to impact the community’s health while working in a supportive and mission-driven environment!
We welcome applications from both full-time and part-time candidates and are happy to discuss a schedule that works for you.
What You’ll Do
Deliver exceptional dental hygiene care, including cleanings, scaling, and root planing, as well as oral health education for patients.
- Partner with our dental team to develop and execute personalized treatment plans.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive measures to improve long-term oral health.
- Ensure patient comfort and build lasting, trust-based relationships, especially with underserved and vulnerable populations.
- Maintain accurate patient records and support overall patient care coordination.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
Meaningful Impact: Be a part of a mission-driven organization focused on improving access to quality healthcare for everyone in our community.
Team-Centered Environment: Work alongside a dedicated, supportive team of healthcare professionals who prioritize collaboration and patient care.
Professional Growth: Access ongoing professional development opportunities and continuing education support to enhance your skills.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced schedule that respects your personal and professional needs, all within a vibrant community.
Generous Benefits
Attractive insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance and employee wellness, 10 vacation days first year (3 weeks after one year), one week paid sick time, nine paid holidays, and a company matched retirement savings plan. Full-time = 30 or more hours
- Growth opportunities within a fun, supportive environment.
- $2500 Sign On Bonus for full-time applicants, $1000 for part-time applicants
Schedule: Clinic hours are Monday to Friday (8-4) - no evenings or weekends
- Full-time preferred, part-time considered
- In-person work location at our clinic in Bristol
- If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in your career and help bring quality dental care to Bristol and surrounding areas, we’d love to meet you!
- Join Mountain Community Health and help us create brighter, healthier smiles for all!
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Licensed Dental Hygienist in the state of Vermont.
- Passion for working with diverse patient populations and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to educate patients on oral health practices effectively.
- Team-oriented, with a positive attitude and a proactive approach to patient care.
- Ability to administer anesthetic preferred
Key Responsibilities
Deliver exceptional dental hygiene care including cleanings, scaling, and root planing while educating patients on oral health. Partner with the dental team to develop personalized treatment plans and maintain accurate patient records.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Mountain Community Health 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 weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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