Dental Hygienist PHDHP, Part-Time

Milton Hershey School; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

retirement savings plan

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 support student oral health across three school-based clinics in Hershey, PA. The role focuses on chairside hygiene instruction, nutrition counseling, and adherence to infection-control standards.

Candidates must hold an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program degree, PA RDH and PHDHP licenses, and CPR/AED certification, with 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)

Education

Associate degree from ADA-accredited dental hygiene program

Tools

PA RDH license

PHDHP license

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Description

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.

Part-time Registered Dental Hygienist/Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP)

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)

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

Benefits

• retirement savings plan


• EAP


• free lunches while on duty


• 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.

Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Aug 12 2026

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Milton Hershey School does not discriminate in admissions or other programs and services on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religious creed or disability. .Equal Opportunity Policy