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Catskill, New York

Registered Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

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Job Description

Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) | Single-Column, Patient-Focused Schedule

Compensation: $50-$55 per hour, based on experience

One patient at a time. Adequate appointment time. Thoughtful care that never feels rushed.

At The Smilist Dental, our hygienists are trusted clinical partners who play an essential role in the patient experience. At our Catskill practice, you will have the time, autonomy, technology, and team support needed to provide thorough care and build lasting relationships with your patients.

We understand that joining a larger dental organization can raise questions about patient volume, production pressure, and whether you will have enough time to provide the level of care your patients deserve.

Our Catskill practice is designed differently.

Our hygienists work from a single-column schedule with adequate time planned for each patient. This allows you to listen, educate, deliver thoughtful care, and help patients feel comfortable and confident without rushing from chair to chair.

You will experience the close-knit, collaborative environment of a local practice with the resources, benefits, technology, and stability of The Smilist.

  • What Makes Our Practice Different
  • A true single-column hygiene schedule
  • Adequate appointment time to provide thoughtful, thorough care
  • One patient at a time without routine double-booking
  • A patient-first approach that prioritizes clinical quality
  • Clinical autonomy and trust in your professional judgment
  • A supportive team that values communication, respect, and collaboration
  • Organized workflows designed to keep the day running smoothly
  • Modern technology, including digital imaging, cloud-based charting, and intraoral cameras

A Consistent Full-time Schedule

  • The resources and stability of a growing dental organization while maintaining the feel of a local practice
  • Compensation and Career Support
  • Hourly compensation of $50-$55, based on experience
  • Monthly bonus opportunity in addition to your hourly compensation
  • Ongoing training and professional-development resources
  • Opportunities to grow within The Smilist organization
  • Benefits That Support Your Life
  • Health and wellness: Medical, dental, and vision plan options, plus telehealth access
  • Financial well-being: 401(k) with employer match, pre-tax commuter benefits, and an employee perks marketplace
  • Time and lifestyle: Paid time off, paid holidays, and scheduling support
  • Peace of mind: Company-paid life insurance, plus disability and supplemental coverage options
  • Benefit eligibility and plan participation are subject to applicable plan terms and company policies.
  • How You Will Make a Difference
  • Provide preventive and periodontal care tailored to each patient’s needs
  • Take the time to understand patients’ questions, concerns, and oral-health goals
  • Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident in their treatment
  • Build lasting relationships through education and compassionate care
  • Collaborate with dentists and clinical team members to support continuity of care
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and follow established safety standards
  • Contribute to a positive, respectful, and patient-focused practice culture

What We Are Looking For

  • Current New York State dental hygiene license or pending licensure
  • Strong clinical skills and a commitment to patient education
  • A gentle, compassionate, and patient-first approach
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • A collaborative teammate who contributes to a positive practice environment
  • Dependability and interest in a consistent full-time schedule

At The Smilist, we are reinventing the dental experience through honesty, excellence, respect, teamwork, and exceptional patient care.

If you want the support of a larger dental organization without sacrificing the personal, relationship-based care of a local practice, we would love to meet you.

Apply today to learn more about joining The Smilist Dental in Catskill.

Key Responsibilities

Provide preventive and periodontal care while building lasting relationships with patients through education and compassionate service. Collaborate with the dental team to maintain accurate clinical records and ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current New York State dental hygiene license or have one pending. Strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a patient-first approach are required.

Key Skills

Preventive careClinical documentation

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Dental Hygiene listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,844 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Catskill

Typical market rent
$1,475/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Smilist

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Great Neck, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Telehealth Access
401(k) with Employer Match
Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
Employee Perks Marketplace
Paid Time Off