Dental Hygienist Location - FCC Pollock, LA
Listed compensation
$45.18/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
All duties shall be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the field of Dental Hygienist, and compliance with all Federal and State policy and regulations. The contractor shall adhere to all standards and regulations associated with the Joint Commission (JC) and American Correctional Association Foundation/Core Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions.
Pay Rate - $45.18/hr (Base Pay $39.75/hr + H&W $5.43/hr)
Shift Timings - 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The contractor shall provide the following Dental Hygienist services, which includes, but are not limited to, the items listed below
Provide scaling and root planning (SRP) procedures, periodontal maintenance, and/or prophylaxis as indicated on the adults in custody who are referred by the dental staff.
- Perform comprehensive periodontal charting, probing, and documentation.
- Provide thorough individualized oral hygiene instructions for each patient.
- Monitor oral hygiene and periodontal condition on each patient seen for dental prophylaxis.
- Complete necessary dental x-rays as specified by the dentist.
- Sterilize instruments used for prophylaxis and other instruments as specified by the dental staff.
- Perform necessary paperwork related to scheduling patients for dental prophylaxis as directed by the dental staff.
- Administer local anesthesia as needed
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist will perform scaling, root planning, and periodontal maintenance for inmates referred by dental staff. Additionally, they are responsible for dental charting, taking x-rays, sterilizing instruments, and administering local anesthesia.
Requirements
The candidate must perform duties in accordance with accepted dental hygiene standards and comply with Federal, State, and correctional facility regulations. Adherence to Joint Commission and American Correctional Association standards is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$94k | Dental Hygienist median $134k (middle half $68k–$134k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$100k in purchasing power | Louisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Louisiana | 51 active | 5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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About Absolute Staffers
Living in Pollock
- Median resident rent
- $690/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.