Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist
Maria de los Santos Health Care Center - Philadelphia, PA 

Full-Time / Monday - Friday / No weekends! 

Who We Are

For over 55 years, Delaware Valley Community Health has been driven by our mission to serve the underserved population of Greater Philadelphia. We feel there is no greater cause than helping those in need, and we welcome all who share in our beliefs to consider joining us. 

At DVCH, there’s a lot of humanity in our workplace. We support each other in a friendly, dynamic, and diverse environment and treat each other like family. The work is often challenging but it’s always rewarding. 

We are committed to giving our people every opportunity to succeed. We believe that investing in our employees is the right thing to do by providing quality benefits and continuous learning opportunities to enhance the professional and personal lives of our team members. If you are eager to realize your true potential while helping those in need, we invite you to explore a career with purpose, and join our family at Delaware Valley Community Health. 

Build a Career with Purpose 

We are seeking a Dental Hygienist Practitioner to join our Dental Team at our busy multi-cultural ambulatory care centers and help provide the most efficient quality dental care to our patients. This position is responsible for providing dental prophylactic services and dental education for all patients. Position located at our Maria de los Santos Health Center’s dental practice. Travel to other practices as needed for operational coverage. This position is a 40 hour/week position with full benefits. 

Why Join DVCH

Outstanding Benefits  

We offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in our field, including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• HSA & FSA options 
• 401(k) with employer match and additional contributions 
• Employer-paid life insurance 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Generous paid time off 
• Continuous Medical Education Stipend 
• Loan Repayment Assistance Program 

Work-Life Balance 

• Monday–Friday schedule 
• No weekend clinic hours 
• Supportive and collaborative work environment 

Stability & Growth 

As a well-established and growing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), DVCH offers long-term career stability and opportunities for advancement in a mission-driven organization. 

What You’ll Do 

• Reviews and updates health histories and previous treatment at each appointment. 
• Evaluates and/or records: tooth mobility; inflammatory areas; presence of plaque; presence of calculus; depth of any periodontal pockets; missing or broken teeth; defective restorations; restorations; and prosthodontic appliances. 
• Takes impressions for study models when indicated. 
• Takes patient's blood pressure and pulse. 
• Takes digital radiographs. 
• Scales with appropriate instruments and polishes teeth. 
• Performs soft tissue curettage and root planning. 
• Cleans any removable appliances and applies sealants. 
• Applies fluoride treatment to the teeth, if needed. 
• Maintains all equipment, appliances, and instruments under efficient, functional, and sterile conditions to meet OSHA and safety regulations. 
• Documents dental care services rendered in patient electronic health record (EHR) accurately and timely. 
• Provides patients with age-appropriate dental health education and instruction. 
• Communicates with patients in a professional and courteous manner. 
• Maintains productivity level based on DVCH standards, with respect to the average number of patient annual visits. 
• Consistently participates in continuing medical education activities. 
• Provides coverage for other auxiliary dental personnel as requested. 
• Completes other duties as requested by the Dental Director and/or Dentists. 

 What We’re Looking For

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• A current license to practice within the state of Pennsylvania is required. 
• Certification as a Public Health Dental Hygienist is preferred. 
• Certification for Anesthesia preferred. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills required. 
• Previous dental experience and experience using computers in operatories preferred. 
• Demonstrated positive, enthusiastic and tolerant demeanor while working with patients and staff.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Clinical and retail optical setting 
• Work is active in nature
• Manual dexterity is required to perform clinical procedures
• Must be able to perform duties at chairside
• Ability to stand for extended periods 
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs 
• Travel to other sites is required when needed

DVCH is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer.   

For more information about DVCH and its services, visit us online at www.dvch.org.