Dental Hygienist, Part-Time
Company: Milton Hershey School
Location: Hershey
Posted on: January 29, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Back to all Careers JOB ID: 25000080 Hershey, PA
Part-time Job Category: Health Services (Medical, Dental and Psych
Svcs) Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the worlds best pre-K
through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200
students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a
cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity
of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully
endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive.
The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling
and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students. MHS
is currently seeking a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist/Public
Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner to join our team to provide
preventive dental services and interceptive emergency treatment for
oral disease as allowed by the PA Dental Practice Laws. The ideal
candidate will also possess a clinical skillset to provide
preventive dental care at 3 school-based dental clinics. Some
responsibilities include: Provide comprehensive preventive
treatment including caries-risk assessments, dental/periodontal
charting, radiographs, oral prophylaxis, scaling and root planning,
fluoride varnish application, dental sealants, chemotherapeutics,
and the provision of oral aids. Deliver individual chairside oral
hygiene instruction and nutritional counseling. Plan/participate in
oral health initiatives throughout the year and provide oral health
education to students, sponsors, and MHS community. Follow OSHA/CDC
guidelines for sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning of
instruments and operatories. Maintain dental equipment/supplies and
perform instrument sharpening. Work schedule: Up to 29 hours per
week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; hours will fall
between 7:30 am to 3:15 pm primarily at Elementary & Senior school
dental clinics. Compensation : Hourly pay rate: $26.98 to $36.02,
pay is determined by experience. Part-time employees are eligible
for a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program
(EAP), free lunches when on duty, and Hershey area discounts.
Qualifications: Associate degree required (graduate of an ADA
accredited school of dental hygiene). Minimum of one year
experience in general dental practice. Pennsylvania State
Registered Dental Hygienist license, Pennsylvania State Public
Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner license. Current Healthcare
Provider CPR/AED certification. RDH - 20 hrs. of Continuing
Education every 2 years; PHDHP 5 hrs. of Continuing Education in
public health related courses every 2 years; Annual OSHA Bloodborne
Pathogens training; Act 31 Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training 2
hours from an approved provider. Strong ability to build rapport
and work with a pediatric population of all ages. Computer skills
and ability to learn new systems quickly. Familiarity with Dentrix
& Dolphin dental software a plus. Candidates must demonstrate a
high degree of integrity, as all MHS staff are role models for MHS
students and HIPAA compliance/confidentiality is essential.
Candidates should be willing to actively engage with students
beyond the scope of their job responsibilities. Apply Now
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