Job Description
Job Description
Dental Hygienist – South Yarmouth, MA
Full-Time | Four-Day Workweek | Thursdays & Weekends Off
Location: South Yarmouth, MA 02664
Pay Range: $50–$58 per hour
Annualized Compensation: Approximately $78,000–$90,480, based on a 30-hour paid workweek
Position Overview
We are seeking a Dental Hygienist to join a modern, patient-focused dental practice in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, a consistent four-day workweek, and a supportive clinical environment that prioritizes quality care and lasting patient relationships.
Our hygienists enjoy one-hour recall appointments, providing dedicated time to deliver comprehensive preventive care, educate patients, and build trust without feeling rushed.
You'll work alongside a collaborative dental team that values clinical excellence, patient education, and an exceptional patient experience.
Schedule
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: Off
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday–Sunday: Off
Enjoy a consistent four-day schedule with Thursdays and weekends off.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Competitive compensation of $50–$58 per hour
- Four-day workweek
- Thursdays and weekends off
- Early Friday finish
- One-hour recall appointments
- Quarterly performance bonus opportunities
- Modern, safe, and compliant clinical environment
- Professional growth and leadership opportunities
- Supportive, patient-focused team environment
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional concierge-level patient care with outstanding chairside manner
- Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments and preventive dental hygiene procedures
- Identify signs of periodontal disease, oral pathology, and potential oral cancers
- Review and accurately document patient medical histories, chief complaints, and clinical findings
- Take diagnostic radiographs and intraoral images to support treatment planning and monitor patient progress
- Perform dental hygiene treatment consistent with the attending dentist's treatment plan
- Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques, periodontal health, preventive care, and long-term maintenance
- Maintain thorough and accurate clinical documentation
- Respond appropriately to unexpected clinical situations and patient emergencies
- Collaborate with dentists and other team members to deliver an outstanding patient experience
- Follow established infection control and patient safety protocols
Qualifications
- Active Registered Dental Hygienist license in Massachusetts
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Two or more years of dental hygiene experience preferred, but not required
- Strong knowledge of comprehensive dental hygiene procedures, periodontal assessments, patient screening, and clinical documentation
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
- Additional certifications or licensure required by Massachusetts to perform assigned duties
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation of $50–$58 per hour
- Quarterly bonus opportunities based on individual performance
- Health and vision insurance options for eligible employees
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, subject to eligibility
- Generous paid time off, with accrual of up to three weeks for eligible employees
- Annual personal wellness day for eligible employees
- Hygiene Executive Committee participation opportunities
- In-house dental program offering discounted services for employees and immediate family members
- Annual scrub allowance through uniform partners
- Additional employee perks and fringe benefits
Full benefits are available to employees working 30 or more hours per week. Some benefits may also be available to part-time employees, depending on eligibility.
Join Our Team
If you're looking for a rewarding Dental Hygienist opportunity with competitive compensation, a consistent four-day schedule, and a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.