Dental Hygienist PHDHP, Part-Time

Mhs PA; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free lunches while on duty

Local discounts

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is seeking a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist/Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP) to provide preventive and limited emergency dental care to students. Responsibilities include chairside instruction, school-wide health education, and maintaining infection control standards.

The role requires PA RDH and PHDHP licenses, CPR/AED certification, and at least one year of general dental practice.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from ADA-accredited dental hygiene program.
• Minimum 1 year of general dental practice experience.
• Active PA RDH and PHDHP licenses.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Strong ability to work with children of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside oral hygiene instruction and nutrition counseling.
• Participate in school-wide oral health education initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA/CDC infection control standards.
• Maintain dental equipment and supplies.
• Work across three school-based dental clinics (Elementary & Senior Schools).

Skills

Child patient care

Infection control

CPR/AED

Education

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene (ADA-accredited)

Tools

PA RDH license

PHDHP license

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Job Category: Health Services (Medical, Dental and Psych Svcs)

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s 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.

We are seeking a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist/Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP) to provide preventive and limited emergency dental care to our student population.

Responsibilities include:

Provide chairside oral hygiene instruction and nutrition counseling

Participate in school‑wide oral health education initiatives

Maintain compliance with OSHA/CDC infection control standards

Maintain dental equipment and supplies

Work across three school‑based dental clinics (Elementary & Senior Schools)

Schedule & Pay:

Up to 29 hours/week, Tuesday–Friday (7:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m.)

Competitive pay based on experience and PHDHP licensure

Part‑time benefits include retirement savings plan, EAP, free lunches while on duty, and local discounts

Qualifications:

Associate degree from ADA‑accredited dental hygiene program

Minimum 1 year of general dental practice experience

Active PA RDH and PHDHP licenses

Current CPR/AED certification

Strong ability to work with children of all ages

Join a mission‑driven organization where your work directly supports student health and success.

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