THE POSITION

If you are an energetic and enthusiastic individual looking to start an exciting career in public service in the dental field, we have a wonderful opportunity for you! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Chester, is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to join our amazing dental team. We offer competitive pay, a positive team environment, generous paid time off, health insurance, an excellent retirement package, and free parking. Our dental office operates Monday through Friday during normal business hours, with no weekend or evening responsibilities. We are passionate about delivering a positive experience for our patients. If you have the required experience and are looking to start an exciting dental career, apply today to see what a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Dental Assistant for the Department of Corrections, you work with our experienced Dentists to provide basic dental services to our inmate population in a compassionate and professional manner.
Duties include assisting a dentist during the examination and treatment of patients, scheduling appointments and managing daily patient flow, maintaining dental records, providing chair side assistance, maintaining dental office equipment, and performing dental laboratory 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-hour work week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $34,621.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
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.

• All candidates mush have 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.Legal Requirement:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.