Do you enjoy working as part of a team and have a great work ethic? We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our dental team in the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Houtzdale. If you have the required experience and are looking to start an exciting dental career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Dental Assistant for the Department of Corrections, you will work with our experienced Dentists providing basic dental services in a compassionate and professional manner to our inmate population. In this role, you will be assisting a Dentist during the examination and treatment of patients. You will have the opportunity to schedule appointments, manage daily patient flow, and maintain dental records. In addition to providing chair side assistance, work will include maintaining dental office equipment and performing dental laboratory procedures.  

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may 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 30-minute lunch.
• Salary:* *In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $35,306.00(before taxes).
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

• 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: 

• All candidates must have 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.

                                                        *        *  PLEASE NOTE THE LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR THIS POSTION WILL BE 7/724   **

   

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. 

   

*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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

   

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

• 711 (hearing and speech disabi ities 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.