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10/27/2025 12:00 AM

Pay Grade:

Non-Merit Grade

Salary:

$7.25 - $50.00 Hourly

Time Type:

Full time

Health Department:

Purchase District Health Department

Summary:

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Jake Hobbs at jhobbs@purchasehealth.org.

Description:

Public Health Registered Dental Hygienist

Contracted Partial-Year / Full-Time Position
Location: McCracken Co (Paducah), KY
Service Area: K–12 schools within the Purchase District Health Department's service region
Annual Hours: 1500–1950 hours
Starting Pay: $35.00/hour + 5% increase after successful 6-month probation

Why Join Purchase District Health Department?

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying one of Kentucky's most competitive public benefits packages, this role is for you. Our dental hygienists don’t just serve—they thrive with:

Holidays & Time Off

• 13 Paid Holidays including Juneteenth, Veterans Day, and two days each for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
• Accrual of 3.5 hours of vacation and 3.5 hours of sick leave per pay period, with vacation increasing based on years of service.
• Up to 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave available within your first year of employment.
• Additional leave opportunities for jury duty, voting, and inclement weather, ensuring you have time for civic responsibilities and unforeseen circumstances.
• Supports a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to manage personal needs, family obligations, and self-care while contributing to public health.
   

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage

• Low-premium medical insurance plans starting as low as $20.88 per month for single coverage, with additional options for family coverage
• Annual employer-funded allowance, depending on your plan ($500 - $1000) loaded onto a HealthEquity card each year (HRA dollars roll over each year, up to $7,500)
• HRA card can be used for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses, including copays, coinsurance, deductibles, and prescriptions.
• Preventive care is covered at 100% across all plans — annual checkups, routine screenings, and vaccinations are included at no cost
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) available for health and dependent care
• Telehealth and virtual care options are available, often at lower copays than in-person visits. (Including parenting resources, nurse lines, and more)
• Prescription coverage includes tiered copays for generic, brand, and specialty medications; pharmacy expenses may count toward your deductible and out-of-pocket maximum
• All plans include mental health services such as counseling, psychiatric care and behavioral health care
   

Dental & Vision Benefits

• Dental insurance plans starting at $14 per month
• 100% coverage on preventive care (cleanings, exams, and X-rays) when using in-network providers
• Coverage for major services such as crowns, implants, and oral surgery
• Teledentistry available 24/7, giving you remote access to dental consultations anytime
• Vision insurance available for less than $6 per month for single coverage, with family options also available
• $150–$175 allowance for contacts, frames, and lenses, with co-pays as low as $10
• Covers routine eye exams for adults and children, including dilation, when necessary, to support overall eye health
• Discounts on frames, lenses, and contacts for costs exceeding the plan allowance
   

Retirement & Financial Security

• 6% pension contribution through the Kentucky Employee Retirement System (KERS)
• Optional 401(k) and 457(b) plans (employee-funded)
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
• $20,000 of basic life insurance provided at no cost to you, including Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefits. You also have the option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself and eligible dependents for enhanced financial protection.
   

Additional Fringe Benefits

These benefits support your physical, mental, and financial well-being:

• Carrum Health: Available under certain plans, access top surgeons and cancer specialists for major procedures, including cancer care, orthopedic surgeries (knee, hip, shoulder, spine), heart surgery, and weight-loss surgery—with most services covered at no cost to you.
• LiveHealth Online: 24/7 virtual visits with doctors, therapists, psychiatrists, and lactation consultants