Outreach Dental Hygienist
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Greater Philadelphia Health Action
Philadelphia, PA, US
Summary
The Outreach Dental Hygienist will deliver dental hygiene care and preventive services in community settings like schools and mobile units. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral hygiene and fostering relationships with community organizations.
Job Description
Are you a passionate and dedicated dental hygienist looking to make a difference in underserved communities? We are seeking a skilled Outreach Dental Hygienist to join our team and provide essential dental care services to those in need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver dental hygiene care to patients in community settings, including schools, clinics, and mobile units.
- Educate individuals and groups on oral hygiene practices to improve overall health.
- Conduct screenings, cleanings, and preventive care in collaboration with our dental team.
- Foster strong relationships with community members, schools, and local health organizations.
Qualifications:
- Public Health Dental Hygiene License
- Passion for community health and working with diverse populations
- Strong communication and patient education skills
- Ability to travel to various outreach locations
Why Join Us?
- Make a tangible impact on underserved populations.
- Flexible working hours and locations
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
Benefits Include:
- Health and Financial Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
- Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
- Professional Growth and Rewards including Generous bonuses, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education
- Nation-wide [Group] Subscription to “Up to Date”, inclusive of CME for eligible providers
- Loan Forgiveness through National Health Service Corps and eligibility for Scholars
- Free Malpractice Coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act
Note: Benefits vary for full time and part time providers.
Qualified candidates please email resumes to Qin Jiang at [email protected].
Discover a workplace where your experience is valued and your future supported. Visit us at www.gphainc.org.
GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and child development services. Through our network of eleven community health centers, school-based health suites, and a child development academy, we offer culturally and linguistically appropriate comprehensive services to populations within medically underserved areas of Philadelphia and its surrounding regions.
Since 1970, GPHA has been a champion of compassionate and affordable healthcare services for families. We are committed to excellence, and our healthcare professionals are among the best in their fields, providing a continuum of care.
GPHA’s federally qualified health centers cater to the entire family—infants, teens, adults, and seniors—with superior ambulatory and behavioral health staff. Our foundation is centered on the "whole" person—body and mind—providing a "Total Healthcare Home" for the communities we serve. Proving healthcare services to over 85,000 patients in the Greater Philadelphia area, we make a difference by promoting preventive healthcare and addressing issues such as:
Acute and Chronic Disease Management
Alcohol and Substance Addiction
HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Low Birth Weight in Newborns
Asthma
Hypertension
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Mental Health Disorders
Poor Oral Health
GPHA is accredited by the Joint Commission in both Ambulatory and Behavioral Healthcare, as well as, recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home.
Founded
1970
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and child development services. Through our network of eleven community health centers, school-based health suites, and a child development academy, we offer culturally and linguistically appropriate comprehensive services to populations within medically underserved areas of Philadelphia and its surrounding regions.
Since 1970, GPHA has been a champion of compassionate and affordable healthcare services for families. We are committed to excellence, and our healthcare professionals are among the best in their fields, providing a continuum of care.
GPHA’s federally qualified health centers cater to the entire family—infants, teens, adults, and seniors—with superior ambulatory and behavioral health staff. Our foundation is centered on the "whole" person—body and mind—providing a "Total Healthcare Home" for the communities we serve. Proving healthcare services to over 85,000 patients in the Greater Philadelphia area, we make a difference by promoting preventive healthcare and addressing issues such as:
Acute and Chronic Disease Management
Alcohol and Substance Addiction
HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Low Birth Weight in Newborns
Asthma
Hypertension
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Mental Health Disorders
Poor Oral Health
GPHA is accredited by the Joint Commission in both Ambulatory and Behavioral Healthcare, as well as, recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home.
Founded
1970
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA