Dental Hygienist - $7.5K Bonus
Company : wellpath
Location : Brickeys, AR, 72320
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
The Dental Hygienist provides dental care and promotes dental health by performing a variety of tasks under the supervision of a licensed dentist. They assess patient needs, clean teeth, take and develop dental x-rays, and educate patients on proper oral hygiene. They adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and protocols related to dental hygiene and maintain accurate patient records.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment room and select materials and equipment for dental hygiene visits.
- Provide oral hygiene and postoperative instructions to patients and answer their questions.
- Maintain and sterilize dental instruments, document dental hygiene services and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment, adhere to infection-control policies and protocols, and conserve dental resources.
- Ensure proper functioning of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and evaluating new equipment and techniques
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Graduate from an accredited Dental Hygienist school
Experience
- Two (2) years’ experience
- Previous correctional/detention facility experience
- Five (5) years’ experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Unrestricted current Dental Hygiene license, certification or registration in state of practice - must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.
- Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHA
- Current (and must maintain) lifesaving ACLS certification through AHA
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
The $7.5K bonus significantly boosts the base pay, making this Dental Hygienist position financially attractive in Brickeys, AR. Combined with competitive local wages, it can elevate your total earnings above average dental hygienist income in the region, reflecting Wellpath's commitment to rewarding skilled professionals.
Maintaining an unrestricted dental hygiene license in Arkansas is mandatory, alongside current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association. Staying compliant with these certifications ensures alignment with Wellpath's high standards for patient care and safety protocols.
Wellpath emphasizes growth by offering ongoing training and development tailored for dental hygienists, especially those passionate about underserved communities. This role can lead to advanced clinical responsibilities or leadership within correctional healthcare settings, expanding your dental hygiene career trajectory.
Dental hygienist salaries in Brickeys tend to be competitive, often matching or slightly exceeding state averages due to the bonus incentives offered by employers like Wellpath. While metropolitan areas may offer higher base salaries, the overall package here balances pay with meaningful community impact.
Wellpath fosters a people-first culture, emphasizing non-judgmental compassion and teamwork. For dental hygienists, this translates into a supportive environment where autonomy is respected, and dedication to vulnerable populations is valued, creating a fulfilling daily practice.
Working at Wellpath involves serving underserved and correctional populations, differing from traditional dental offices. This unique patient focus requires adaptability and compassion, while offering perks like daily pay and tuition assistance, which are less common elsewhere in Arkansas.
Brickeys shows increasing demand for dental hygienists, particularly in specialized settings like Wellpath's correctional facilities. This demand is driven by a focus on underserved communities, making it a favorable location for hygienists seeking stable roles with mission-driven employers.
Dental hygienists in correctional facilities must navigate strict security protocols and manage care for vulnerable populations with diverse health needs. Flexibility and strong interpersonal skills are crucial to delivering effective oral health services in this unique environment.
Yes, Wellpath offers perks like daily pay options, tuition assistance, free counseling, and wellness programs including fitness memberships. These benefits support holistic well-being, setting their Dental Hygienist roles apart from typical dental jobs in Arkansas.
A typical day involves preparing treatment rooms, performing cleanings, taking dental x-rays, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Hygienists also maintain equipment and adhere to infection control, all within a compassionate setting focused on underserved populations.