Question concerning work hours for dental hygienist?

I always wondered, when someone is working in the medical field like for example dental hygiene, and they work full-time (40 hours) In general do they get paid for the hourly lunches they take during the days in the week? do they get paid the full 40 hours or do they get paid 35hrs because 5 of those hrs are from the lunch breaks? any comments

Question concerning work hours for dental hygienist?
I pay per day, assuming there will be a lunch break. This gives the hygienist a 7 hour work day, so if she misses half a day or two hours or something, I have a basis for deducting pay for time missed. (Divide the daily amount by 7 to yield an hourly amount.)


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Reply:well,how you get paid is up to the Doctor.but this is how most places work you go in at 8:00 -5:30 and that covers your lunch so you end up with a 8 hour day
Reply:I have only worked for dentist who do NOT pay for the lunch hour. 8:00 am - 5:00pm is 9 hours. You get paid for eight of the nine hours. If you get a lunch. If you don't then you get paid for 9 hours or 8 1/2 hours or what ever you worked. It is common for dental employees to not receive their entire lunch. and not receive any breaks during your day. Only receptionist are guaranteed an hour lunch each day. They can get up and leave. Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Dr's. have patients in the chairs they have to stay until the work is done. Remember this next time you see your dentist. Remember to thank them the next time they work through their lunch or stay late to finish the job.
Reply:In some offices, hygienists are paid a percentage of their production, not hourly. Many practices have 2 or more hygienists sharing a schedule, so each may work two or three days per week, depending on how many patients are being seen per week.





Where I work, the hygienists are paid per hour - they clock in when they arrive (we have a 20 min morning meeting for which they are paid), clock out for lunch, clock out at the end of their day.





In Dr. Sam's office, it works differently...almost like a salary.





As you can see, there are many variables invloved. A good hygienist is usually in high demand and can request the hours they want. Also, state and local labor laws may govern things like lunch breaks and overtime pay.





A good source for information in your local area: contact a college that offers dental hygiene certification and ask an instructor. They should be up to date on local rates, etc.








PS to krissyk: I work front office and if there is a patient being worked on, I NEVER "get up and leave". Patient in the chair means I am there, period.

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