THE POSITION
Do you want to be part of a motivated dental team that values patient comfort and teamwork? As a Dental Assistant at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix, you will join a first-class work environment that encourages enthusiasm and strong clinical support. You will enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule with no evening or weekend duties. This role allows you to contribute to patient care in an office passionate about delivering a positive experience. Apply today and take the next step in your dental career!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports daily dental operations by assisting with procedures, preparing workspaces, and maintaining patient records. The role helps ensure that dental activities run efficiently, safely, and with a focus on patient comfort. As a Dental Assistant, you will perform the following duties:
- Chairside Support: Assist the Dentist during procedures by preparing tools, charting findings, and performing suction, irrigation, and drying
- Procedure Setup: Prepare workspaces, sterilize tools, mix solutions, position patients, and break down areas after procedures
- Radiograph Processing: Expose, process, mount, and label radiographs while evaluating diagnostic quality
- Impression Work: Take dental impressions and create, trim, and evaluate study models and diagnostic casts
- Record Management: Schedule appointments, maintain call lists, and file and retrieve dental documents
- Documentation Prep: Prepare lab paperwork, invoices, referral documentation, and prescription forms
- Patient Instruction: Explain preventative care and post-procedure guidance to patients
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 $38,338.00 (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
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 the training academy in Elizabethtown, PA.
Legal Requirement:
- 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 for 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.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
Work Location: In person
