Dental Assistant - SCI Camp Hill
About 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.
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 basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
