Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50.62-$57.01/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 12m ago · Verified live

Job Description

About Us

In 1981, fueled by the desire to provide quality, accessible healthcare to migrant and farm workers in their community, five visionary women laid the foundation of what would later become Tri-Cities Community Health (TCCH).

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), TCCH stands tall in the community, boasting six clinical sites strategically positioned to provide comprehensive primary care services to the underserved populations of Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, and the neighboring cities.

Serving as the trusted medical home for our patients, TCCH offers a wide range of services - from dental care, optometry, and pharmacy needs to behavioral health and endocrinology. Our spectrum of services is continually expanding as our community grows.

Our excellent care extends beyond the walls of our clinics, seamlessly connecting patients to vital social services like WIC and Maternal Support Services. And for those facing logistical barriers, we go the extra mile, ensuring access to prescribed medication by delivering directly to their doorstep. Everything we do reflects our core values of Quality, Respect, and Service.

Opportunity

TCCH is growing and actively recruiting Dental Hygienist to join our Care Team within the Pasco Behavioral Health and Dental Care site. We are seeking passionate, driven providers who align with our values of Quality, Respect, and Service, and are eager to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our patients through delivery of exceptional care.

Functions

  • Perform duties within scope of practice as delegated by a dentist
  • Maintain accurate documentation
  • Comply with clinic policies and procedures

Participate in Dental and General Staff Meetings

  • Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
  • Work on a team toward surpassing departmental goals and objectives across multiple departments and facilities

Schedule / Location

  • Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
  • Pasco WIC, Behavioral Health, and Dental Care site – 715 W Court St, Pasco, WA 99301

Wage / Status

  • $50.62 - $57.01/hour; up to $64.20/hour
  • This is a Union / Bargaining Unit position, non-exempt

Benefits and Well-Being

  • A flexible schedule for creating a healthy work-life balance
  • Competitive pay for highly qualified individuals (you!)

Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement with employer match, and paid sick/vacation time

Conveniently located within a 3-4 hour drive to major metropolitan areas such as Seattle, Portland, Spokane, and Coeur d’Alene

Conveniently located between major outdoor recreational hubs such as Mount Rainier National Park, White Pass/Bluewood/Schweitzer Ski Resorts, Snoqualmie/Palouse/Multnomah Falls, wine country, and more!

Why TCCH?

At Tri-Cities Community Health, we are dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of others while keeping pace with our rapidly growing community. Enjoy flexible scheduling, excellent benefits, and a fulfilling work-life balance that allows you to embrace the 300 days of sunshine the Tri-Cities has to offer!

As a healthcare professional with TCCH, you’ll be a part of a collaborative team focused on providing comprehensive care to the underserved and underinsured populations of our community – creating meaningful, generational change.

Requirements

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene
  • One year of clinical experience preferred
  • Current WA state Registered Dental Hygiene license
  • Have or obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire

Key Responsibilities

Provide dental hygiene services within the scope of practice as delegated by a dentist, and maintain accurate documentation while following clinic policies and procedures. Participate in staff meetings and collaborate across teams and facilities to support departmental goals while treating patients, families, visitors, and colleagues with respect.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Clinical CarePatient RespectTeamworkCommunicationPolicy ComplianceInterdepartmental Collaboration

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

How does Tri-Cities Community Health compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$105k–$119kDental Hygienist median $146k (middle half $125k–$152k)87 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$105k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in Washington52 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Washington155 active5,872 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment155 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings799 in the last 30 days432 the 30 days before (+85%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Washington figures use all dental hygienists: too few Washington Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$112k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 19 employers
9
<$115k
4
$115k-130k
6
$130k-145k
6
$145k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
CME allowance
48%
PSLF eligible
8% this job
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Park Dental · Shakopee, Minnesota

$51.25-$80/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist Float

$68-$73/hr
#4

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$68-$72/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

  • No weekends
  • On-site
Tri-Cities Community Health logo

About Tri-Cities Community Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Pasco, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement with employer match
Paid sick/vacation time
Flexible schedule

Living in Pasco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$395k
Typical market rent
$1,707/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kennewick-Richland, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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