Dental Hygienist – Make a Difference
Compensation
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Job Description
As our community evolves, so does the need for compassionate care. If your position was recently impacted, Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc., invites you to continue your mission of service with us.
Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.
Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area.
We are presently seeking a full-time Hygienist in our Dental Division.
Must have an active Hygienist license in the state of Pennsylvania. Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the general practice field. Effective dental management skills required.
Flexible work hours which total a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, excluding lunch; however, hours of work and days worked may be adjusted to meet operational needs of the department.
In conjunction with Scope of Services, provides comprehensive services in both the ambulatory and inpatient settings (if applicable): well patient care; diagnosis and treatment of acute conditions; and long-term management of chronic oral disease. Travels between sites as needed, and to administrative office for designated meetings. Promotes GPHA’s vision and mission to staff, patients and the public at large.
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.
Local candidates only please.
Discover a workplace where your experience is valued and your future supported. Visit us at 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.
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist provides comprehensive oral healthcare services, including patient diagnosis, treatment of acute conditions, and long-term management of chronic oral diseases. The role also involves traveling between various clinic sites and promoting the organization's mission to the community.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active dental hygienist license in the state of Pennsylvania and possess effective dental management skills. Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a general dental practice is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $94k (middle half $86k–$108k)70 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Pennsylvania | 186 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment186 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 721 in the last 30 days | 463 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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