Dental Hygienist - FQHC in Allentown

Join a Mission That Makes a Difference

Are you passionate about improving access to quality dental care? Our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Allentown, Pennsylvania is seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Dental Hygienist to join our growing dental team. In this role, you'll provide preventive oral healthcare to patients of all ages while helping improve the health and well-being of an underserved community.

This is an opportunity to practice dentistry with purpose alongside a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality, comprehensive care regardless of a patient's ability to pay.

What You'll Do

As a Dental Hygienist, you will:

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments and periodontal evaluations.
• Provide preventive services including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, fluoride treatments, sealants, and periodontal maintenance.
• Obtain and interpret dental radiographs.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention, nutrition, and home care techniques.
• Assist in identifying oral pathology and communicate findings to the dentist.
• Collaborate with dentists, dental assistants, and medical providers to coordinate patient care.
• Accurately document patient care within the electronic dental record.
• Maintain infection control standards in accordance with OSHA, CDC, and Pennsylvania regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and community outreach activities as needed.

Qualifications Required

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Active Pennsylvania Dental Hygienist license in good standing.
• Current Local Anesthesia Certification (or ability to obtain if required).
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care.

Preferred

• Previous experience in an FQHC, community health center, public health clinic, or high-volume dental practice.
• Experience caring for pediatric and medically underserved populations.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) language skills.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-driven organization serving the Lehigh Valley community.
• Collaborative and supportive dental leadership.
• Diverse patient population and rewarding clinical practice.
• Modern equipment and technology.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • Continuing education assistance
  • License and professional membership reimbursement
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday Friday
• No evenings or weekends (schedule may vary by clinic location)

About Our Organization

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality healthcare to everyone in our community regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Our integrated care model emphasizes prevention, education, and whole-person health, allowing our dental professionals to build lasting relationships with patients while making a meaningful difference in the community.