Dental Assistant - SCI Phoenix
About The Position
The Dental Assistant position with the Department of Corrections gives you the chance to help deliver quality oral care to inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix. This role allows you to build strong clinical skills while supporting daily dental operations. Your work will contribute to safe, well-organized procedures that help maintain overall inmate health. This position supports dental care services by assisting with procedures, preparing tools and materials, and maintaining accurate records. The role ensures that dental operations are organized, safe, and consistent with all required standards.
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.
- Successfully completed the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam as required by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
- Successful completion of the training academy in Elizabethtown, PA.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during procedures and record findings as directed
- Prepare tools, materials, and workspaces, and sterilize equipment
- Expose, process, mount, and label dental radiographs
- Take impressions and prepare diagnostic casts for evaluation
- Maintain, file, and retrieve dental records according to policy
- Explain preventive care and post-procedure guidance to patients
Benefits
- Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
