Dental Hygienist - Part-Time or Full-Time

Family Practice & Counseling Services Network; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

29 PTO days per year

11 paid holidays per year

Retirement plan participation

Collaborative work environment

Community impact

Job summary

Family Practice and Counseling Services Network (FPCSN) is seeking a compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our growing Dental Services team in Philadelphia. This role offers either part-time or full-time schedules and is on-site at our 11th Street location.

As a Hygienist, you will perform hygiene assessments, provide cleanings, radiographs, sealants, and preventive care, while educating patients and collaborating with dentists to improve oral health in the community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited U.S. Dental Hygiene program.
• Current Pennsylvania Dental Hygienist License.
• Pennsylvania Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP) certification.
• Pennsylvania Local Anesthesia License.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments including medical history review and periodontal assessments.
• Provide routine preventive services: cleanings, polishing, radiographs, fluoride, sealants.
• Develop individualized hygiene care plans based on patient needs.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, nutrition, and preventive care.
• Collaborate with dentists and healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Document patient histories and clinical findings in the EHR.
• Participate in recall management and routine follow-ups.
• Maintain infection control and operatory readiness.

Skills

EHR/EDR experience

Digital radiography

Preventive care

Periodontal care

Periodontal risk assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Education

Dental Hygiene degree

PA Dental Hygienist License

PHDHP certification

PA Local Anesthesia License

Job description

Build Healthy Smiles. Build Stronger Communities

Family Practice and Counseling Services Network (FPCSN) is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our growing Dental Services team in Philadelphia.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hygienist who values quality patient care, teamwork, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time employment, we’d love to have you join our team!

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $72,000 – $86,000

Salary is based on factors such as years of directly related experience and position status.

FPCSN offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees; some highlights include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance participation at group rates
• 29 PTO days per fiscal year pro-rated based on employment start
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Employee participation in retirement plan
• A supportive, collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the oral health of our patients and community

Position Details

Position: Dental Hygienist

Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time

Work Setting: On-site

Location: FPCSN – 11th Street Location

850 N. 11th Street

Philadelphia, PA

About the Position

At FPCSN, we believe oral health is an essential part of overall health. Our Dental Hygienists play an important role in helping patients prevent dental disease, improve their oral health, and develop lifelong healthy habits.

As a Dental Hygienist, you will work closely with our dentists and dental team to provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered environment.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys connecting with patients, educating families, and being part of a collaborative team.

What You’ll Do

Direct Patient Care

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments, including medical history review, dental charting, periodontal assessments, and caries risk assessments.
• Provide routine preventive services, including:
  • Dental cleanings
  • Polishing
  • Digital radiographs/x-rays
  • Fluoride and varnish applications
  • Sealants
  • Preventive and periodontal services
  • Scaling and Root Planing
• Develop individualized hygiene care plans based on each patient’s oral health needs and risk factors.
• Provide compassionate, easy-to-understand patient education regarding oral hygiene, periodontal health, nutrition, and preventive care.
• Reinforce treatment recommendations and encourage patients to take an active role in their oral health.
• Perform patient triage and initiate appropriate care for walk-in patients.
• Collaborate with dentists and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.

Team & Clinical Support

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists when needed for special tests, procedures, and complex treatments.
• Document patient histories, clinical findings, treatment, education, and other relevant information accurately in the EHR.
• Document laboratory procedures and assist with appropriate follow-up.
• Participate in continuing care and recall management to help patients remain connected to routine dental care.

Infection Control, Equipment & Supplies

• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming clinical environment.
• Follow all Dental Department and FPCSN infection control, exposure control, and safety policies.
• Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and properly maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Keep operatories clean, organized, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining hygiene supplies and inventory.
• Use downtime productively to support infection control, operatory readiness, and department needs.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with insurance preauthorization for periodontal scaling and root planing, including follow-up on denials and approved cases.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Manage and support the hygiene continuing-care/recall system.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a hygienist who is clinically confident, compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing an exceptional patient experience.

Required Education & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited U.S. Dental Hygiene program.
• Current Pennsylvania Dental Hygienist License.
• Pennsylvania Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP) certification.
• Pennsylvania Local Anesthesia License.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Experience working with Electronic Dental Records (EHR/EDR).
• Proficiency with digital radiography and CCD digital x-ray technology.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care.
• Ability to independently assess periodontal and caries risk and identify dental conditions requiring attention.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to providing respectful, culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.

Why Join FPCSN?

Because where you work matters.

At FPCSN, you are more than a provider—you are part of a team dedicated to caring for the whole patient.

We believe that great healthcare starts with great people. Our team works together to create an environment where patients feel respected and supported and where staff have the opportunity to grow professionally.

We embrace a trauma-informed approach to care, recognizing the impact that traumatic experiences can have on patients, families, caregivers, and staff.

We value:

• Patient-Centered Care - We put the needs, experiences, and well-being of our patients at the center of what we do.
• Teamwork & Collaboration - We believe the best patient care happens when our healthcare professionals work together.
• Professional Growth - We support continuous learning and development that helps our team members grow.
• Whole-Person Healthcare - We recognize that oral health is an important part of overall health and well-being.
• Work-Life Balance - With generous PTO, paid holidays, comprehensive benefits for full time benefit eligible employees, and ability to participate in retirement savings options, we strive to support our employees both at work and beyond.
• Community Impact - Your work will directly contribute to improving access to quality dental care for the Philadelphia community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, and veteran or disability status.

Visa Sponsorship

FPCSN does not provide Visa Sponsorship. All candidates must be US Citizens and/or authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Organizational Commitment

FPCSN is committed to maintaining a professional and welcoming environment for all staff and patients. We support continuous learning and team development that enhances cultural understanding, service excellence, and workplace collaboration.