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.
