Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$77K–$82K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Care Alliance Health Center is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our Dental team. This role provides preventive oral healthcare services and patient education in an outpatient dental setting.
At Care Alliance, our mission is to provide exceptional, accessible, and compassionate healthcare for all. As a Dental Hygienist, you will play an important role in promoting oral health, supporting positive patient outcomes, and helping patients maintain healthy hygiene practices.
About the Role
The Dental Hygienist provides high-quality clinical care while working collaboratively with dentists and dental team members. This position supports preventive services, patient education, accurate documentation, patient flow, and efficient clinic operations.
This is a great opportunity for a compassionate and detail-oriented dental professional who enjoys patient-centered care and working as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Perform oral prophylaxis and non-surgical periodontal treatments.
- Take and process dental radiographs.
- Assess oral health conditions and document findings.
- Remove sutures and polish restorations as appropriate.
- Assist chairside during examinations and procedures as needed.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, disease prevention, and post-treatment care.
- Provide individualized guidance to support long-term oral health.
- Reinforce treatment plans and preventive care recommendations.
- Obtain and record medical histories, medication lists, and clinical findings.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
- Work collaboratively with dentists and dental team members.
- Support patient flow and clinical efficiency.
- Participate in team huddles and quality improvement initiatives.
Why Join Care Alliance?
Care Alliance Health Center is committed to improving access to high-quality, compassionate care for the communities we serve. As a Dental Hygienist, you will help patients receive preventive oral healthcare and education that supports long-term wellness.
We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package, Including
- Paid Time Off
- 10 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan with up to a 7% employer match
Work Environment
This role operates in a clinical dental environment with frequent interaction with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams. The position requires the ability to stand, walk, move throughout the clinic, assist and position patients as needed, and use manual dexterity for clinical procedures and equipment.
Travel between clinic sites may be required based on organizational needs.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a licensed Dental Hygienist who is clinically skilled, patient-focused, and committed to providing respectful and compassionate care. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with diverse patient populations.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Dental Hygienist in the State of Ohio
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in community health, primary care, or ambulatory settings
Experience with Electronic Health Records
Apply today and help Care Alliance provide exceptional, accessible, and compassionate oral healthcare for all.
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist provides preventive oral healthcare services, including prophylaxis and periodontal treatments, while educating patients on hygiene practices. They are responsible for documenting clinical findings in electronic health records and collaborating with the dental team to ensure efficient clinic operations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $77k–$82k | Dental Hygienist median $94k (middle half $88k–$101k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$85k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Ohio | 61 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Ohio | 179 active | 5,988 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 33% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 7% offer loan repayment179 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 802 in the last 30 days | 438 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Care Alliance Health Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
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