Registered Dental Hygienist

Union Community Care - Lancaster Downtown

Lancaster, PA

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Listed since 2025

Dental HygienistFull Time

Job Description

NHSC-approved site (clinicians here can apply for NHSC Loan Repayment) · dental HPSA score 21 · Federally Qualified Health Center

Now Offering A 10k Sign-On Bonus

JOB SUMMARY

To provide basic hygiene services to the patients of Union Community Care (UCC).

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES

Administrative

1.Monitor the quality of patient care and recommend and implement changes for improving patient care

2.Develop educational programs for Head Start and other community agencies

3.Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Dental Director

Clinical

Provide dental hygiene care for patients
Facilitate oral health education for patients both clinically and in outreach settings
Maintain legible, legal documentation in patient charts as directed by department policies
Participate in continuing education to stay abreast on new techniques and procedures in the field of dentistry

Billing

Accurately code procedures following each dental visit
Follow processes for ensuring prior authorization is received before initiation of procedures that require prior authorization

Other

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-10 are considered essential functions of the job.

ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

This position is required to participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Job Type: Full Time
Typical pay (not posted by this employer): Typical pay for Dental Hygienist in Pennsylvania: $41–$48 an hour; The middle half of 82 job posts in Pennsylvania that listed pay in the last year, based on the lower figure of each posted range; yearly pay divided by 2,000 hours. Ask the employer what this role pays.
Specialty: Dental Hygienist
Posted: June 30, 2025