Dental Hygienist PHDHP, Part-Time

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JOB ID: 26000143

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.

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:

• Deliver comprehensive preventive dental services (assessments, radiographs, prophylaxis, scaling/root planning, fluoride, sealants)

• Provide chairside oral hygiene instruction and nutrition counseling

• Participate in schoolwide oral health education initiatives

• Maintain compliance with OSHA/CDC infection control standards

• Maintain dental equipment and supplies

• Work across three schoolbased dental clinics (Elementary & Senior Schools)

Schedule & Pay:

• Up to 29 hours/week, TuesdayFriday (7:30 a.m.3:15 p.m.)

• Competitive pay based on experience and PHDHP licensure

• Parttime benefits include retirement savings plan, EAP, free lunches while on duty, and local discounts

Qualifications:

• Associate degree from ADAaccredited 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

• Dentrix/Dolphin experience a plus

• Join a missiondriven organization where your work directly supports student health and success.

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