Public Health Dental Hygienist (Part-time)

Dental Hygienist

The Dental Hygienist provides comprehensive preventive oral care to patients of all ages, including assessments, periodontal charting, oral cancer screenings, prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, debridement, and fluoride and sealant application. The role emphasizes patient education, digital radiography, accurate recordkeeping, and collaboration with dentists on treatment planning, while maintaining the highest standards of infection control. The ideal candidate is mission-driven and patient-centered, committed to improving access to care and supporting the growth of our hygiene program.

Birthday holiday and 7 paid federal holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Retirement plan with matching opportunity

Employee Assistance Program

Reimbursement of all necessary licensure requirements

No weekends or late evenings required

Full-time or part-time availability

Patient Assessment: Conduct oral health assessments for patients of all ages, obtain patient histories, complete periodontal charting, and perform oral cancer screenings. Instruct patients and families on proper oral hygiene techniques, including brushing, flossing, and use of dental aids, as well as provide dietary counseling and smoking cessation resources.

Clinical Procedures: Take digital radiographs as prescribed by dentists and maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records, treatment plans, and progress notes using electronic dental records.

Maintain a positive and professional demeanor while working closely with dentists and other oral health professionals to develop and implement treatment plans. Perform patient triage and initiate care as appropriate for walk-in patients.

Infection Control: Adhere to strict infection control protocols, including sterilizing instruments and disinfecting treatment areas.

Administrative Duties: May assist with managing supplies and inventory if needed, process insurance claims, attend departmental meetings and trainings, support other Hamilton locations as needed, and assist with training incoming team members.

Scope of Practice: PHDHPs perform duties consistent with Pennsylvania Dental State Law relating to the PHDHP scope of practice. Active license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Dental Hygienist or Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP).

Current CPR certification (renewal available in-house and covered by Hamilton).

Language Skills: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Nepali, French, or Arabic may be helpful.

Committed to improving community oral health and passionate about serving underserved and diverse populations.

Dedicated to expanding patient access to care and collaborating with the dental team to enhance access, care quality, and program growth.

Experience or interest in expanding medical-dental integration, assisted hygiene, and school-based oral health programs.

Hamilton Health Center (Hamilton), established in 1969, is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Harrisburg, PA. Our mission is to improve the health of Central Pennsylvania's residents by delivering high-quality, respectful, and patient-centered health and related social services that promote access, treatment, education, and prevention, regardless of health, economic, or insurance status. Our vision is to be the premier community health clinic for the underinsured and uninsured including medical, dental, social, and related services and to become a healthcare provider of choice for residents of the Greater Harrisburg area. As part of our team, you will work alongside dedicated professionals who care deeply about the individuals we serve.

Hamilton Health Center