Dental Assistant - Correctional Dentistry (Full-Time)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Dental Assistant for SCI Huntingdon. In this role you will assist with procedures, prepare equipment, and support the dental team in a secure, clinical setting.

You will perform chairside support, radiograph processing, impression work, record maintenance, and patient guidance while adhering to disciplinary policies. Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a dental office or clinic.
• Successful completion of an accredited Dental Assisting certificate program.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Chairside Assistance: Support dental procedures by preparing tools, charting findings, and providing suction, irrigation, and retraction.
• Workspace Preparation: Set up materials, sterilize tools, position chairs, and prepare patients for treatment.
• Radiograph Processing: Expose, develop, mount, and evaluate dental radiographs for diagnostic quality.
• Impression Work: Take impressions, create diagnostic casts, and evaluate the quality of completed models.
• Record Maintenance: File, retrieve, and organize dental records to comply with policies and procedures.
• Patient Guidance: Explain preventive care and post-procedure instructions to patients.

Skills

Dental office experience

Education

Dental Assisting certificate

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Dental Assistant for SCI Huntingdon. In this role you will assist with procedures, prepare equipment, and support the dental team in a secure, clinical setting.

You will perform chairside support, radiograph processing, impression work, record maintenance, and patient guidance while adhering to disciplinary policies. Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM.