Dental Hygienist

DentalPart-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$52/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.

Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

We seek a dynamic and energetic dental hygienist to join our progressive pediatric dentist office. We offer you an opportunity to grow as a valued member of our team. Excellent salary, uniforms, all inquiries kept confidential. Please send resume. We're looking for an immediate start!

We seek a dynamic and energetic dental hygienist to join our progressive pediatric dentist office. We offer you an opportunity to grow as a valued member of our team. Excellent salary, uniforms, all inquiries kept confidential. Please send resume. We're looking for an immediate start!

Requirements

Requirements:

Part Time Tuesday + Wednesday 9-5pm

Multi-tasker with attention to detail.

Outgoing/positive attitude. Smile!

  • Loves working with children
  • Customer service oriented
  • Current NJ State Hygiene License
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

Job Tasks:

  • Remove Tartar, stains and plaque from teeth
  • Apply sealants and fluorides to help protect the teeth
  • Asses patients oral health and report findings to dentist
  • Educate patients about oral hygiene techniques, such as how to brush and floss correctly

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Sign on Bonus Included!

Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist will remove tartar, stains, and plaque while applying sealants and fluorides to protect teeth. They are also responsible for assessing oral health and educating patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques.

Key Skills

Dental hygienePatient assessmentOral health educationSealant applicationFluoride applicationMulti-taskingCommunication skills

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 35% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 26 employers

6
<$100k
12
$100k-120k
7
$120k-140k
3
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
36% this job
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$88/hr
#2

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners logo

About Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Plantation, FL
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Sign on Bonus Included
Uniforms provided

Living in Cherry Hill

Typical market rent
$2,300/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.