Dental Hygienist

About Jefferson

Jefferson is a leading, nationally ranked organization located across the Greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeast Pennsylvania, and Southern New Jersey, with a mission to innovate healthcare and education. Our team of over 65,000 professionals is dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care, advancing community health, and fostering the professional leaders of tomorrow.

Role Summary:

The Dental Hygienist performs all phases of dental hygiene, following the attending dentists' instructions or patient treatment plans.

Qualifications

Education

- High School Diploma required.  

- Completion of a dental hygiene program from an accredited institution.

Licensing and Certification

- State certification in radiology procedures.  

- Active registration and Pennsylvania license to practice as a Dental Hygienist.  

- Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.

Conditions of Employment  

- COVID-19 Vaccination: Vaccination is required for employment in Jefferson clinical entities or at the University. If unvaccinated, new hires must receive the vaccine before starting employment unless an approved medical or religious exemption is granted.

- Child Protective Services Act Compliance: Due to the nature of contact with children, candidates must complete a Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprint-based federal records check. Employment cannot commence until all clearances are satisfactorily completed.

- Education and Research: Thomas Jefferson University, founded in 1824, includes Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and Kanbar College of Design, Engineering, and Commerce. With 10 colleges, three schools, and over 200 programs, we serve more than 8,300 students.  

- Jefferson Health: As one of the top-ranked not-for-profit healthcare systems and the largest provider in Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley, Jefferson Health serves millions of patients annually across 32 hospitals and over 700 outpatient and urgent care facilities.  

- Jefferson Health Plans: With over 35 years of service, we provide a wide range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jefferson is committed to equal employment and educational opportunities for all individuals, regardless of age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.