Dental Assistant - SCI Camp Hill

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections seeks a Dental Assistant to support SCI Camp Hill dental services. You will assist with procedures, prepare instruments, and help maintain patient records, contributing to safe, efficient care for inmates.

This full-time, 37.5-hour week position runs 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. New hires start at $36,831 per year, with adjustments per bargaining agreements, and RHS exam and state training requirements apply.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a dental office or clinic.
• Accredited Dental Assisting certificate program completed.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable.
• Must have completed Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam.
• Basic training in Elizabethtown, PA required.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assistance during dental procedures with tools, suction, and retraction.
• Prepare workspace, sterilize tools, position chairs, and prep patients.
• Expose, develop, mount, and evaluate dental radiographs.
• Take impressions and create diagnostic casts.
• Maintain and organize dental records per policy.
• Explain preventive care and post-procedure instructions to patients.

Skills

Dental office experience

Patient care

Teamwork

Radiology knowledge

Education

Dental Assisting certificate

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a role where your skills support important dental care in a unique clinical setting? As a Dental Assistant with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will play an important part in delivering quality care to inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill. This position allows you to assist with procedures, prepare equipment, and support the dental team. Your work will help ensure that every patient receives safe and professional care. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys learning, teamwork, and steady clinical responsibilities. Take the next step in your professional journey and apply today to expand your clinical skills with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports dental services at SCI Camp Hill by assisting with clinical procedures, patient care, and record maintenance. The role helps ensure that dental operations remain secure, organized, and efficient. As a Dental Assistant, you will perform the following duties:

• 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

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,831.00 (before taxes). A higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

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

Special Requirement

• You must have successfully completed the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam as required by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.