Dental Hygienist - $15,000 Sign On Bonus

Make Smiles. Build Community. Live Well in Vermont.

• We’re hiring a Dental Hygienist to join our Rutland dental team at Community Health—the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Vermont.
• Here, your skills don’t just clean teeth—they build confidence, support underserved families, and help redefine rural healthcare.
• As a Dental Hygienist at our state-of-the-art Rutland Dental Clinic, you’ll be a vital member of our integrated care team.
• You’ll work closely with dentists, dental assistants, and primary care teams to deliver compassionate, comprehensive oral health services to patients of all ages.
• This role is a blend of hands-on hygiene care and impactful patient education, all in a mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, fluoride treatments, sealants, and health education
• Take digital radiographs and assess oral health in collaboration with dentists
• Deliver patient-centered education on preventive dental care and hygiene strategies
• Provide care to both pediatric and adult populations, adapting education to age and developmental needs
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and multidisciplinary clinical setting
• Participate in mentoring dental assistant students and supporting clinical learning

Key Highlights

• 4-day work week with no weekends
• Outpatient-only model with consistent weekday hours (7:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Team-based care with embedded clinical and administrative support
• Strong emphasis on education, prevention, and whole-person wellness
• Opportunities for growth through mentorship, preceptorship, and community outreach

Who Is Community Health

• Community Health is a multi-site FQHC serving 80% of the primary care needs in our community (central Vermont). Our mission is to service our patients with quality, efficiency, accessibility and equity. As the largest FQHC in northern New England, we have a large footprint that provides us with the opportunity to influence the evolving, local, state and regional health care environment.