Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care innovator is seeking a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner for part-time work in Philadelphia. You'll support oral health education, recommend home care instructions, and educate clients. Candidates must hold valid Pennsylvania dental hygiene and PHDHP licenses with at least a year of experience. Join an organization dedicated to improving health outcomes across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygiene license with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Current PHDHP license with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Basic HIPAA privacy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with families regarding oral health education.
• Recommend oral health home care instructions.
• Educate clients and caregivers about oral health.
• Educate clients and caregivers about oral health.

Skills

Oral health education

Nutritional counseling

Client education

HIPAA Privacy Rules knowledge

Education

Dental hygiene license in Pennsylvania

PHDHP license in Pennsylvania

Job description

Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions (DOCS Health) is a health care innovator delivering comprehensive direct and on‑location health services across many sectors. We improve health outcomes for schools, the military, government agencies, correctional facilities, and corporations worldwide. Our mission is to remove barriers, add value, and provide high‑quality care.

Job Type: Part‑time

Location: Philadelphia, PA

We are seeking a dynamic Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner for immediate hire to support our Oral Health Impact Program (OHIP) in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities

• Communicate via telephone with families regarding oral health education and appropriate nutritional counseling.
• Recommend oral health home care instructions.
• Recommend the use and/or purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Educate clients and caregivers about oral health.

Requirements

• Current dental hygiene license with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Current PHDHP license with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rules.

Following a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E‑Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care