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Greater Philadelphia Health Action
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dental Hygienist – Make a Difference

DentalIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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 www.gphainc.org [https://dashboard.3rnet.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 hygieneTreatment planningOral disease managementClinical proceduresAmbulatory careInpatient care

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
10% this job
PSLF eligible
6% this job

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Greater Philadelphia Health Action

Hospitals and Health Care
Philadelphia, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with company contribution and match
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
Generous bonuses, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education
Nation-wide UpToDate subscription with CME for eligible providers
Loan Forgiveness through National Health Service Corps
Free Malpractice Coverage through Federal Tort Claims Act