Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$93.6K - $114.4K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
A team that is aligned and patient-focused creates a great environment for patients, and for you as a member of the team. This is what we strive to be and who we want to join us in providing the best care possible for patients to help our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence.
We are seeking a Dental Hygienist that shares our passion for patient care and education, as well as creating a welcoming environment.
Responsibilities
Perform periodontal procedures in a manner that is best for the patient in accordance with all state dental board requirements
Educate patients on strategies to prevent, diagnose, and treat periodontal disease as well as maintaining their oral health. Discuss the links between periodontal conditions and overall systemic health
Chart conditions of periodontal disease for collaboration with the Dentist to develop the appropriate treatment plan
Work collaboratively with the team on scheduling, ensuring an exceptional patient experience, and maintaining the condition of the practice and equipment
Qualifications
- Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Dental Board with no adverse actions
- Two (2) + years’ experience as a licensed Dental Hygienist preferred but not required
- Excellent communication skills with both the team and patients
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with dental software, experience with Dentrix preferred
Benefits
As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career with growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits for full-time Dental Hygienists include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Program
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Quarterly Bonus Opportunities and incentives on hygiene products
- Employee Referral Program Bonuses
- 401k
- Career Growth Opportunities
- An equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion
- Hourly rate
- $45—$55 USD
We take great pride in helping our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence. Daily, we are driven by our vision to provide an elite patient experience tailored to their needs to receive the best care possible.
Not only do our team members find it rewarding to help patients be healthier, but they also enjoy being part of an organization that supports their growth. Our commitment to professional development and promoting internally when appropriate allows for tremendous career opportunities.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Elite Dental Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,699 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dental Hygiene Career Context
Elite Dental Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 28 active listings.
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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