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Job description
Join a Mission That Makes a Difference Are you passionate about improving access to quality dental care? Our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Allentown, Pennsylvania is seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Dental Hygienist to join our growing dental team. In this role, you'll provide preventive oral healthcare to patients of all ages while helping improve the health and well-being of an underserved community.
This is an opportunity to practice dentistry with purpose alongside a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality, comprehensive care regardless of a patient's ability to pay.
What You'll Do As a Dental Hygienist, you will:
Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments and periodontal evaluations.
Provide preventive services including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, fluoride treatments, sealants, and periodontal maintenance.
Obtain and interpret dental radiographs.
Educate patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention, nutrition, and home care techniques.
Assist in identifying oral pathology and communicate findings to the dentist.
Collaborate with dentists, dental assistants, and medical providers to coordinate patient care.
Accurately document patient care within the electronic dental record.
Maintain infection control standards in accordance with OSHA, CDC, and Pennsylvania regulations.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and community outreach activities as needed.
Qualifications Required Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
Active Pennsylvania Dental Hygienist license in good standing.
Current Local Anesthesia Certification (or ability to obtain if required).
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care.
Preferred Previous experience in an FQHC, community health center, public health clinic, or high-volume dental practice.
Experience caring for pediatric and medically underserved populations.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) language skills.
Why Join Us? Mission-driven organization serving the Lehigh Valley community.
Collaborative and supportive dental leadership.
Diverse patient population and rewarding clinical practice.
Modern equipment and technology.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
Competitive compensation.
Comprehensive benefits package, including:Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
Continuing education assistance
License and professional membership reimbursement
Malpractice coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Schedule Full-time
Monday Friday
No evenings or weekends (schedule may vary by clinic location)
About Our Organization As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality healthcare to everyone in our community regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Our integrated care model emphasizes prevention, education, and whole-person health, allowing our dental professionals to build lasting relationships with patients while making a meaningful difference in the community.
Worksite address
allentown, PA, 18101, US
Who can apply
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