Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

Join Project HOME, a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness. As a Dental Hygienist , you'll provide compassionate, high-quality preventive dental care to individuals who might otherwise go without treatment. Working alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team, you'll help improve oral health, promote overall wellness, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients every day.

If you're passionate about clinical excellence, public health dentistry, and serving a diverse community, we'd love to hear from you.

• Location: Stephen Klein Wellness Center - Philadelphia, PA
• Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Compensation: up to $43/hour, based on experience

What You'll Do

Deliver Exceptional Patient Care

• Perform preventive dental hygiene services, including cleanings, periodontal scaling, fluoride treatments, sealants, and local anesthesia.
• Capture and mount digital radiographs.
• Evaluate patients' oral health and identify preventive care needs.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention.

Support Clinical Excellence

• Maintain accurate electronic health records.
• Collaborate with dentists and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

What You'll Need

Licenses & Certifications

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Dental Hygienist license.
• Pennsylvania Local Anesthesia Permit.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

What You May Bring


While not required, the following qualifications may help you succeed in this role:

• Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP) Permit.
• Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations.
• Experience using eClinicalWorks (eCW) or another electronic health record system.
• Community or public health dentistry experience.

What We Offer


Project HOME is committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees through a comprehensive benefits package.

Eligible employees enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage with low employee costs
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including paid sabbatical leave
• Employee wellness programs
• Malpractice coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
• $1,500 annual continuing education reimbursement
• Three (3) paid continuing education days each year
• Access to Spear Education with more than 700 on-demand clinical courses
• Paid membership in one professional organization (such as the American Dental Hygienists' Association)
• Reimbursement for dental licensure and credentialing expenses
• Eligibility for state and national loan repayment programs
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Who We Are


Project HOME is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness and poverty in Philadelphia. Through integrated housing, healthcare, education, employment, and supportive services, we empower individuals to break the cycle of homelessness and achieve lasting stability.

We believe every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and the support needed to thrive. Our employees are united by compassion, respect, and a commitment to creating stronger, healthier communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer


Project HOME is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Project HOME conducts background checks, reference checks, and drug screenings on all final candidates as a condition of employment.