GP
Greater Philadelphia Health Action
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dental Hygienist – Make a Difference

Dental HygienistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 3mo ago

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 hygieneTreatment planningOral disease managementClinical proceduresAmbulatory careInpatient care

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.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $94k (middle half $86k–$108k)70 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Pennsylvania186 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentPennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment186 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings721 in the last 30 days463 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 26 employers
12
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
PSLF eligible
6% this job
Loan repayment
3% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$70+/hr
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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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

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,757/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.