Dental Assistant - SCI Laurel Highlands

Salary : $36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually

Location : Somerset County, PA

Job Type : Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number : N-2025-35594

Department : Department of Corrections

Division : CR LAU Med

Opening Date : 10 / 29 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 1 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Code : 33910

Position Number : 00054528

Union : AFSCME

Bargaining Unit : N1

Pay Group : ST03

Bureau / Division Code : 00114430

Bureau / Division : SCI Laurel Highlands

Worksite Address : 5706 Glades Pike

City : Somerset, Pennsylvania

Zip Code : 15501

Contact Name : Corleen Schmucker

Contact Phone : 717.562.5736

Contact Email : cschmucker@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Are you committed to the dental profession and ensuring patients are comfortable and informed about their treatment? Do you you enjoy working with a collaborative office team dedicated to delivering quality oral health services? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institutional (SCI) at Laurel Highlands is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Dental Assistant. If you want to make a difference by providing positive experiences and the best possible dental care, then we want to talk to you! Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Dental Assistant, you will work with experienced staff to provide essential dental services to our inmate population. You will assist the dentist during chair-side examinations using four-handed dental assisting techniques, manage patient flow, maintain dental records, and perform dental laboratory procedures. You will also expose, process, label, and evaluate radiographic images. This position requires compassion and professionalism as you will play a crucial role that ensures the oral health of our inmates and contributes to the overall functioning of the dental office. In addition, you will prepare patients and clinical areas for procedures, explain preventative care and post-procedural care instructions to patients, and review documentation for dental referrals and prescriptions.

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 7 : 00 AM to 3 : 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 : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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.

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Have you successfully completed the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam as required by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry?

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If you answered YES to the above question, please provide your certification number and expiration date in the text box below. Upload a copy of the certificate using the Attachment tab. If you answered NO, please type N / A if the text box below.

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How many years of full-time experience in a dental office or clinic do you possess?

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N / A in the text box below.

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Have you successfully completed an accredited Dental Assisting certificate program?

If you are claiming certification, you must attach a copy of your certification for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. You must attach your certification prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add your certification to the application after it has been submitted.

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How much college coursework have you completed in dental assistant / technician training, vocational or business school, secretarial training, or training in a medical or health services field?

If you are claiming credits / degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

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