Agency Dental Hygienist - Dental Clinic

DentalIncludes callPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

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Part time schedule, up to 30 hours per week!

Job Description Summary

Provides oral health care, dental health education, and remediable intraoral procedures to patients in the hospital clinic.

Job Description

Essential Functions

  • Examines patients' teeth and gums to identify any oral health issues.
  • Cleans teeth by removing plaque, tartar, and stains.
  • Educates patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provides advice on diet and lifestyle choices that can impact oral health.
  • Administers local anesthesia and applies cavity-preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants.
  • Takes and develops dental X-rays to help diagnose dental problems.
  • Keeps detailed patient records and maintains a clean and sterile work environment.

Education Requirement

  • Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school, required.
  • Bachelor's Degree, preferred.

Licensure Requirement

Licensed to practice in the State of Ohio, required.

Certifications

Certified in CPR, required.

Skills

  • Robust communication skills, required.
  • Demonstrates ability to treat and teach healthy and medically compromised patients.
  • Possesses strong manual dexterity.

Experience

Six months of relevant experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Depth perception, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Walking

  • Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
  • Potential for Radiation Exposure,
  • Demanding environment.
  • Will need to be able to multitask.
  • Talking on phone/in person Constantly (67-100%)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

Key Responsibilities

Provides oral health care, dental education, and remediable intraoral procedures to patients in a hospital clinic setting. Responsibilities include cleaning teeth, taking X-rays, administering anesthesia, and maintaining detailed patient records.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree from an accredited dental hygiene school and a valid license to practice in the State of Ohio. Candidates must also hold a current CPR certification and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient educationLocal anesthesia administrationPatient record keepingSterilizationPreventive dental care

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio 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, 32% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 28 employers

11
<$110k
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$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
1
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.0
Better work-life than 40% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

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Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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