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Dental Hygienist- Dental Care of Harrisburg (Harrisburg, PA)
Full-Time | Supportive Team | Modern, Growth-Minded Practice
Dental Care of Harrisburg is excited to welcome a compassionate and motivated Dental Hygienist to our friendly, patient‑focused team! We’re a well‑established 2‑doctor practice with 2 dedicated hygienists currently on the team. Our office is known for being warm, welcoming, and committed to continuous improvement.
If you’re looking for a practice that values teamwork, great systems, and a positive environment where your voice matters—you’ll love it here.
Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM (every other)
Enjoy a great work schedule with early Fridays and a fantastic work–life balance!
Location: 2323 Linglestown Road Unit 201A Harrisburg PA 17110
Why You’ll Love Dental Care of Harrisburg
- Supportive, very welcoming team environment
- Strong systems already in place
- Team that’s open to innovation and always improving processes
- 2‑doctor practice with a healthy patient flow
- Collaborative, respectful, and family‑oriented culture
- Room to grow professionally within a stable, thriving office
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Bonus opportunities
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- Continuing education (CE) support
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Supportive leadership that prioritizes your success
- A practice that encourages autonomy, creativity, and professional growth
Your Responsibilities
- Provide gentle, high‑quality preventive and periodontal care
- Build strong patient relationships through education and communication
- Collaborate closely with both doctors and the hygiene team
- Maintain accurate and thorough clinical notes
- Support the practice with a patient‑first mindset and a willingness to contribute to continuous improvement
- Deliver care aligned with evidence‑based standards and modern techniques
Join a Team That Truly Appreciates You
At Dental Care of Harrisburg, you’re not just another clinician—you’re a valued member of our dental family. We are proud of our positive culture, strong systems, and dedication to delivering exceptional patient care every day.
If you’re looking for a long‑term home where you can grow, thrive, and feel supported, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and take the next step in your hygiene career with Dental Care of Harrisburg!
Why Heartland Dental?
As an elite clinical provider and patient advocate, you’ll receive best in class non-clinical support to provide exceptional lifetime patient care while obtaining unparalleled education to enhance your clinical skills. You’ll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, giving your patients the time and attention they need, with the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program. You’ll work a schedule that inspires work life balance and receive competitive benefits. Provide outstanding patient care, invest in your community, and do it all with the support of Heartland Dental.
As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You’ll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!
What You’ll Gain
- Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
- Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
- Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
- Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20 years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential
Dental Care of Harrisburg, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. With the support of a practice manager, a highly trained team on site, coupled with a vast network of experts across the nation, you’ll be completely connected to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental.
- Join a 9 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
Minimum Qualifications
- Current dental hygienist license in Pennsylvania and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required)
- Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
- CPR Certification
Preferred Experience
- 0 years of clinical experience
- Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
- Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health
- Clinical needs as required by office
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
- Prolonged periods sitting and standing
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
- Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
- As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.
Who is Heartland Dental?
Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.
At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.