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Hero Practice Services
Landover Hills, Maryland

Dental Hygienist (Part-Time)

DentalPart-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$75/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Become a Hero and join us on our mission to help underserved kids!

* Generous pay
* PTO and paid holidays
* Career growth within your practice and the region
* Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K & more

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a Dental Hygienist to deliver oral hygiene and
appropriate preventive services to dental patients. This position will report to
the Operations Manager.

This position will be at-will, meaning either the employer or the employee may
terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice.

Pay range: $65.00-$75.00/hr

Job Responsibilities

* Provide oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for all
dental patients
* Record patient-hygienist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental
record so that the record accurately and completely reflects the nature of
the contact, the condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided
* Drive appointment processing and efficiency by supporting all clinical
aspects patient appointment as needed to meet the needs of the patient and
keep the hygiene flow moving effectively. This may include, but not limited
to taking x-rays, charting, chair turnover, etc.
* Maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by selecting,
sterilizing, and sharpening instruments
* Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational
workshops; participating in professional societies
* Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning
restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting etc.
* Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing
high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to
underserved children

Job Qualifications

* RDH state certification/license

* Prior pediatric dentistry experience preferred
* Ability to multi-task and complete tasks correctly and in a timely manner
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Electronic Health Records (EHR) practice management software experience
preferred

In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties
that support the business and our mission.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will provide oral hygiene services, patient education, and counseling to underserved children. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical instrumentation and ensuring the practice remains clean and presentable.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an RDH state certification or license and possess strong interpersonal skills. Prior experience in pediatric dentistry and familiarity with Electronic Health Records software are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient counselingSterilizationMulti-tasking

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 49 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About Hero Practice Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Colorado Springs, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Pay
PTO and Paid Holidays
Career Growth
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K