• Dentist

    Milton Hershey School (Hershey, PA)


    Dentist - ( 25000124 )

    Description

    Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-tier private school serving over 2,200 students from pre-K through 12th grade, all at no cost to the families. Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS provides a nurturing, career-focused education to children from disadvantaged backgrounds. With a fully endowed foundation, MHS ensures every student has the resources to thrive.

     

    We’re seeking a dedicated Dentist to join our school-based dental team. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by delivering high-quality care to a pediatric population in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

    What You’ll Do

    * Provide comprehensive dental care across three on-campus clinics.

    * Perform exams, restorations, prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, implants, partials), limited endodontics, extractions, and emergency care.

    * Conduct caries risk assessments and routine checkups.

    * Deliver preventive and restorative treatments.

    * Refer students to specialists when needed.

    * Communicate professionally with parents/guardians.

    * Support student well-being through compassionate care and behavior management.

    Clinic Environment

    * Each clinic includes 1 dentist, 2 Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioners, and 1 dental assistant or EFDA.

    * Equipped with Dentrix Enterprise software, digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, and select advanced tools (lasers, nitrous oxide systems).

    Schedule & Compensation

    * 10-month schedule with summers and school breaks off. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

    * On-call rotation: 1 week every 3–5 weeks (Mon–Sun).

    * On-call pay: $70/evening (M–F after 4 PM), $125/day (Sat & Sun).

    * Competitive salary based on experience.

    * Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with employer contributions, paid time off, wellness programs, and free lunches.

    * Location: Hershey, PA

    Qualifications

    * DDS or DMD degree.

    * Minimum 3 years of experience in pediatric or general dentistry.

    * Valid dental license in good standing.

    * Anesthesia license (if administering nitrous oxide).

    * CPR/AED certification.

    * Up-to-date continuing education, including: Child Abuse Recognition (Act 31); Radiology/DEP; Pain Management & Opioid Prescribing.

    Ideal Candidate

    * Passionate about serving children from underserved communities.

    * Committed to integrity and professionalism.

    * Willing to engage with students beyond clinical care.

    **Schedule** : Full-time

     

    Job Type** **: Standard

    Job Posting** **: Jun 11, 2025

    **Req ID:** 25000124

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

     

    Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.