Dental Assistant - Full-Time, Meaningful Patient Care

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dental Assistant at the State Correctional Institution in Albion. The role supports dental care, assists the dentist, prepares spaces, handles records, and guides patients on care instructions.

You will be part of a professional, learning-focused team serving inmates. The position requires 1 year of dental office experience or a certified Dental Assisting program, with RHS exam compliance and Pennsylvania training.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a dental office or clinic.
• Accredited Dental Assisting certificate program.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Chairside support during procedures and preparation of tools/materials.
• Expose, process, and evaluate dental radiographs for diagnostic use.
• Set up workspaces, sterilize equipment, and mix dental solutions as needed.
• Take impressions and create diagnostic casts for dental needs.
• Manage dental files, schedule appointments, and maintain documentation.
• Explain preventative and post-procedural care instructions clearly to patients.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiography

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Dental assisting certificate program

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dental Assistant at the State Correctional Institution in Albion. The role supports dental care, assists the dentist, prepares spaces, handles records, and guides patients on care instructions.

You will be part of a professional, learning-focused team serving inmates. The position requires 1 year of dental office experience or a certified Dental Assisting program, with RHS exam compliance and Pennsylvania training.