Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist | $55–$62/Hour | Bristol, VT Full-Time Preferred | Part-Time Considered | Outpatient Dental Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | No Evenings, Weekends or Call Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing Call or Text: View phone number on click.appcast.io View Elizabeth's LinkedIn Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Dental Hygienist for an outpatient dental opportunity in Bristol, Vermont. This position offers an exceptional weekday schedule, low daily patient volume, generous appointment times, and the opportunity to provide quality-focused preventive dental care as part of an established collaborative team. New graduates and experienced Dental Hygienists are encouraged to apply. Full-time employment is preferred, but part-time candidates are also welcome. POSITION OVERVIEW The Dental Hygienist will provide preventive dental care and patient education while collaborating with Dentists and fellow Dental Hygienists on treatment planning and ongoing patient care. The practice emphasizes quality and relationship-based care rather than high patient volume. Hygienists typically see only 6–7 patients per day, with extended appointment times designed to support comprehensive care and patient education. SCHEDULE & WORK-LIFE BALANCE Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM No Evenings No Weekends No On-Call Responsibilities Last Patient Scheduled at 4:00 PM Dedicated Time to Complete Documentation Before the End of the Day Full-Time Preferred Part-Time Candidates Welcome PATIENT SCHEDULE Approximately 6–7 Patients per Day New Patient Appointments: 90–120 Minutes Returning Patient Appointments: 60 Minutes Quality-Focused Appointment Times Preventive Dental Care Patient Education Relationship-Based Care Collaborative Treatment Planning CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provide preventive dental hygiene services Educate patients regarding oral health and preventive care Support individualized treatment planning Collaborate with Dentists and other Dental Hygienists Maintain accurate clinical documentation Support continuity of patient care Develop positive, professional relationships with patients Contribute to a supportive and team-oriented clinical environment ESTABLISHED CLINICAL TEAM You'll join an established outpatient dental team consisting of 2 Dentists and 3 Dental Hygienists. The practice values teamwork, collaboration, quality patient care, and strong relationships with patients. EMR The practice utilizes eClinicalWorks for electronic clinical documentation. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS $55–$62 per Hour, Based on Experience New Graduates Start at $55 per Hour Health Insurance – Employer Pays 75% of Premium Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability $50,000 Employer-Paid Life Insurance 10 PTO Days During the First Year 9 Paid Holidays 1 Week of Sick Time $250 Annual Wellness Reimbursement SIMPLE IRA with 3% Employer Match HSA Healthcare FSA Dependent Care FSA WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY? This is an excellent opportunity for a Dental Hygienist seeking a predictable weekday schedule without evenings, weekends, or call. With only 6–7 patients per day, generous appointment times, a supportive established team, competitive hourly compensation, and strong benefits, the position provides the time and environment needed to focus on quality patient care. REQUIREMENTS Licensed Dental Hygienist OR Eligible for Dental Hygienist Licensure in Vermont REQUIRED Ability to Provide Preventive Dental Care REQUIRED Strong Patient Education Skills REQUIRED Ability to Collaborate with Dentists and Dental Hygienists REQUIRED Commitment to Quality, Relationship-Based Patient Care REQUIRED Ability to Work in an Outpatient Dental Environment REQUIRED New Graduates and Experienced Dental Hygienists Encouraged to Apply LICENSE NOTE: Candidates may either hold an active Vermont Dental Hygienist license OR be eligible for Vermont licensure. Do NOT automatically reject an otherwise qualified out-of-state Dental Hygienist solely because their Vermont license is not yet active. Verify current license, Vermont eligibility, and expected licensing timeline during discovery. NEW GRADUATES WELCOME: The employer specifically encourages new graduates to apply. There is no minimum number of years of Dental Hygienist experience stated in the supplied posting. Do NOT create an unsupported experience requirement. SCHEDULE NOTE: Full-time is preferred, but part-time candidates are welcome. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with no evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities. PATIENT VOLUME NOTE: The expected volume is approximately 6–7 patients per day. New-patient appointments are scheduled for 90–120 minutes and returning-patient appointments for 60 minutes. #J-18808-Ljbffr