Dental Hygienist, Part-Time
Company: Milton Hershey School
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: February 2, 2026
|
|
|
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
Keywords: Milton Hershey School, Reston , Dental Hygienist, Part-Time, Seasonal Jobs , Harrisburg, Virginia
