Dental Assistant: Meaningful Public Sector Role with Benefits

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Schwenksville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical procedures and essential recordkeeping for inmates. You will assist the Dentist, prepare rooms, process radiographs, take impressions, and manage records and schedules in a full-time role.

Requirements include a dental assisting certificate or equivalent experience, and RHS exam completion. The position starts at $38,338 annually with potential for higher pay per bargaining agreements.

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.

Responsibilities

• Chairside support during procedures and maintain workflow.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Process and evaluate radiographs for diagnostic quality.
• Take impressions, pour casts, and evaluate diagnostic models.
• File, retrieve, and maintain dental records per policies.
• Manage appointment schedules and call lists.

Skills

Dental assisting

Education

One year of dental office experience

Accredited Dental Assisting certificate

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical procedures and essential recordkeeping for inmates. You will assist the Dentist, prepare rooms, process radiographs, take impressions, and manage records and schedules in a full-time role.

Requirements include a dental assisting certificate or equivalent experience, and RHS exam completion. The position starts at $38,338 annually with potential for higher pay per bargaining agreements.