Dental Assistant - SCI Phoenix

THE POSITION Are you an energetic and enthusiastic individual who is looking to embark on a rewarding public service career in dentistry? The Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our dental team. In this vital role, you will support dental providers by delivering high‑quality dental assistance while helping to ensure a positive experience for our patients at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix. If you are passionate about providing excellent dental care and thrive in a collaborative, supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply and explore the meaningful opportunities 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 crucial 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 $37,594.00 (before taxes). 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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience in a dental office or clinic; or Successful completion of an accredited Dental Assisting certificate program; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Special Requirement You must have successfully completed the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam as required by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry. Additional Requirements Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How to Apply Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr