Dental Assistant — Meaningful Patient Care in Corrections

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical procedures and maintain dental records for inmates. The role emphasizes professional patient care, teamwork, and accurate documentation in a state environment.

Typical duties include chairside support, procedure preparation, radiograph processing, impression work, record management, and scheduling.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a dental office.
• Successful completion of an accredited Dental Assisting certificate program.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Completion of the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam as required by the PA State Board of Dentistry.
• Basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Must pass background check and CJIS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Chairside support: assist the Dentist during procedures, prepare tools, manage suction, and ensure smooth workflow.
• Procedure preparation: set up workspaces, sterilize equipment, mix materials, and prepare patients for treatment.
• Radiograph processing: expose, process, mount, and evaluate radiographs for diagnostic quality.
• Impression work: take impressions, pour and trim casts, and evaluate the quality of diagnostic models.
• Record management: file, retrieve, and maintain dental records per policies and procedures.
• Scheduling tasks: manage appointment schedules and call lists.

Skills

Dental assisting

Recordkeeping

Education

Dental assisting certificate

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical procedures and maintain dental records for inmates. The role emphasizes professional patient care, teamwork, and accurate documentation in a state environment.

Typical duties include chairside support, procedure preparation, radiograph processing, impression work, record management, and scheduling.