Community Health Dental Hygienist
Green Bay, WI
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
5x8 hrs

Dental Hygienist – Community Health Clinic

Facility: N.E.W. Community Clinic
Location: Green Bay, WI (also available in Sturgeon Bay, WI – candidate preference)
Position Type: 13-Week Contract
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Position Overview

This Dental Hygienist role offers the opportunity to work in a community health setting where the focus is on providing accessible, high-quality dental care to patients who may not otherwise receive consistent services. Unlike many private practices, this environment allows for a more measured pace, giving providers the time needed to deliver thorough care, educate patients, and build meaningful clinical relationships.

The clinic operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), emphasizing patient outcomes, preventative care, and long-term health improvement over high patient volume. This creates a more structured and collaborative clinical atmosphere, ideal for professionals who value both quality and purpose in their work.

Compensation

• Local Pay: $55/hour (approximately $2,200/week)
• Travel Pay: $2,326/week total package (Must reside 50+ miles away from this facility to qualify for travel package) 
• Overtime paid at time and a half

Schedule Options

Green Bay Location:

• Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Sturgeon Bay Location:

• Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Candidates may select the location that best fits their needs and schedule preferences.

Work Environment

This is a low-to-moderate volume clinic with a strong emphasis on patient care quality. Providers typically see:

• 6–8 patients per day
• A mix of preventative, routine, and education-focused visits
• Patients from diverse backgrounds, often with limited access to care

Additional environment highlights include:

• Team-oriented, collaborative clinical staff
• Emphasis on patient respect, communication, and education
• Structured workflows without production-driven pressure

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dental cleanings and preventative hygiene services
• Conduct oral health assessments and document findings
• Take X-rays and assist with diagnostic procedures
• Provide detailed patient education on oral hygiene and disease prevention
• Collaborate with dentists and care teams on treatment planning
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Systems & Training

• EMR Systems:
  • Green Bay: Epic
  • Sturgeon Bay: Open Dental (transitioning to Epic)
• Orientation: 1–2 weeks of structured training and onboarding

Qualifications

• Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license
• CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience preferred, but open to less experienced candidates
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort working with diverse and underserved populations

What Sets This Role Apart

This position is designed for dental professionals who want a more sustainable and rewarding clinical experience. Key advantages include:

• Lower daily patient volume compared to traditional practices
• No weekend schedule and consistent weekday hours
• Greater focus on patient education and relationship building
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven healthcare environment
• Competitive compensation with predictable scheduling

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who is clinically capable, reliable, and values a patient-centered approach. This role is particularly well suited for individuals who prefer a steady pace, want to reduce burnout, and are interested in contributing to community health initiatives.

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.