Dental Hygienist - SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Lemoyne (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at State Correctional Institution Camp Hill is seeking a Dental Hygienist to support inmate oral health through preventive care and routine hygiene procedures in a secure, professional setting.

You will perform scaling, polishing, radiographs, patient education, and record management, with a focus on accuracy, collaboration with dental staff, and adherence to safety and licensure requirements. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with typical daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Pennsylvania license to practice as a dental hygienist.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a secure facility.

Responsibilities

• Hygiene Procedures: Perform periodontal probing, scaling, root planing, polishing, and apply fluorides or sealants.
• Clinical Preparation: Prepare workspaces, sterilize instruments, and set up patients for treatment.
• Oral Screening: Conduct oral screenings and record all findings.
• Patient Education: Explain preventive care and provide guidance on oral hygiene and nutrition.
• Radiograph Processing: Expose, process, mount, and evaluate dental radiographs for diagnostic use.
• Record Management: File and retrieve dental records and ensure they follow required procedures.

Skills

Clinical hygiene

Patient education

Communication

Dental terminology

Job description

The Dental Hygienist position with State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill offers a meaningful opportunity to support patient health within the Department of Corrections. This role allows you to use your clinical skills to provide quality dental care and improve oral health outcomes. You will help maintain a safe and professional treatment environment while performing essential hygiene procedures. Join our team that is committed to delivering dependable care and promoting wellness!

This position focuses on providing dental hygiene treatments and supporting daily clinical operations at SCI Camp Hill. It requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to deliver effective preventive care. As a Dental Hygienist, you will perform the following duties:

• Hygiene Procedures:Perform periodontal probing, scaling, root planning, polishing, and apply fluorides or sealants
• Clinical Preparation:Prepare workspaces, sterilize instruments, and set up patients for treatment
• Oral Screening:Conduct oral screenings and record all findings
• Patient Education:Explain preventive care and provide guidance on oral hygiene and nutrition
• Radiograph Processing:Expose, process, mount, and evaluate dental radiographs for diagnostic use
• Record Management:File and retrieve dental records and ensure they follow required procedures

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.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Additional pay will be considered for those who currently possess or obtain licensure as a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry. Documentation will need to be provided at interview to receive additional pay consideration.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a license to practice as a dental hygienist as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test oncefor this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.