Dental Assistant - SCI Coal Township

THE POSITION

Are you an energetic and driven individual who is looking to embark on a fulfilling public service career in dentistry? The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our dedicated dental team. In this vital role, you will provide dental assistance services to our experienced dental staff while providing a positive experience for our patients at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality dental care in a positive and supportive team environment, apply today to discover what the Commonwealth has to offer!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will assist a dentist chairside during dental procedures, charting findings as instructed and ensuring that all necessary tools and materials are readily available. You will prepare workspaces, materials, and tools for procedures, as well as mix cements and other solutions. Responsibilities include exposing and processing patient radiographs; taking impressions of teeth for study models, diagnostic casts, and athletic appliances; and pouring, trimming, and assessing the quality of diagnostic casts. Other critical duties will include managing appointment scheduling, maintaining call lists, and handling the filing and retrieval of dental records and reports. Additionally, you will provide patients with explanations of preventative care and post-procedural instructions.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary : Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,108.00 (before taxes). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.