Dental Assistant — Full-Time, Secure Correctional Clinic

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Smithfield Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental services at SCI Huntingdon. You will assist with procedures, prepare equipment, and help maintain records in a secure, efficient environment.

The role requires one year of dental office experience or an accredited certificate, with RHS exam completion. Work hours are 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, at SCI Huntingdon in Huntingdon, PA.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a dental office or clinic; or
• Successful completion of an accredited Dental Assisting certificate programme; or
• 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

One year dental office experience

Ability to perform essential job tasks

Background check compliance

Education

Accredited Dental Assisting certificate

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental services at SCI Huntingdon. You will assist with procedures, prepare equipment, and help maintain records in a secure, efficient environment.

The role requires one year of dental office experience or an accredited certificate, with RHS exam completion. Work hours are 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, at SCI Huntingdon in Huntingdon, PA.