Community-Driven Dental Hygienist | $10k Sign-On Bonus

Union Community Care; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Community Care is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide comprehensive hygiene services to patients in a community health setting in Pennsylvania. The role requires an active Pennsylvania Dental Hygienist license and completion of UCC credentialing.

You will perform clinical hygiene care, educate patients, and document care and codes accurately. The position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus for a 1.0 FTE, with mandatory staff meetings and ongoing education in a mission-driven health center.

Qualifications

• Active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dental Hygienist License.
• Dental Hygiene degree from an accredited school.
• Successful completion of Union Community Care’s credentialing process.
• Participation in all insurance plans that UCC accepts.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the quality of patient care and recommend improvements.
• Develop educational programs for Head Start and other community agencies.
• Provide dental hygiene care for patients.
• Facilitate oral health education for patients clinically and in outreach settings.
• Maintain legible, legal documentation in patient charts per department policies.
• Pursue continuing education to stay updated on new techniques and procedures in dentistry.
• Accurately code procedures following each dental visit.
• Ensure prior authorization is obtained before procedures requiring it.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Dental Director.

Skills

English proficiency

Administrative experience

Education

Dental Hygiene degree from accredited school

Job description

Union Community Care is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide comprehensive hygiene services to patients in a community health setting in Pennsylvania. The role requires an active Pennsylvania Dental Hygienist license and completion of UCC credentialing.

You will perform clinical hygiene care, educate patients, and document care and codes accurately. The position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus for a 1.0 FTE, with mandatory staff meetings and ongoing education in a mission-driven health center.