Dental Hygienist: Lead Team, Elevate Patient Care

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania's Penn Dental Family Practice is hiring a Dental Hygienist to join a collaborative clinical team. You will provide high-quality dental hygiene care and participate in multi-specialty patient care alongside dentists and dental assistants.

The role emphasizes education and prevention, with opportunities to advance skills in sedation-related care and procedures, while maintaining exceptional patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-year college and 3–5 years of dental hygiene experience required.
• CPR certification required.
• Axium experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment and set up operatory.
• Supports dentist with nitrous setup and monitor during appointments.
• Maintain operatory supplies and instrument sterilization.
• Chart patient histories and document treatments in Axium/MiPacs.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Reconfirm appointments and manage patient recall system.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care excellence

Communication skills

Leadership/education

ACLS certification desired

Education

Associate degree or 2-year college equivalent

CPR certification

Tools

Axium

MiPacs

Job description

University of Pennsylvania's Penn Dental Family Practice is hiring a Dental Hygienist to join a collaborative clinical team. You will provide high-quality dental hygiene care and participate in multi-specialty patient care alongside dentists and dental assistants.

The role emphasizes education and prevention, with opportunities to advance skills in sedation-related care and procedures, while maintaining exceptional patient experiences.