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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dental Assistant - SCI Phoenix in Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4585164 THE POSITION If you are an energetic and enthusiastic individual looking to start an exciting public service career in the dental field, we have a wonderful opportunity for you! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Phoenix 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 facilities operate on Monday through Friday during normal business hours. There are no evening or weekend responsibilities. Our offices are passionate about delivering a positive experience for our patients. If you have the required dental experience, 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 will work with our experienced dentists to provide basic dental services, in a compassionate and professional manner, to our inmate population. In this role, you will be assisting a dentist during the examination and treatment of patients. Utilizing your exceptional organizational skills, you will schedule appointments and manage the daily patient flow, as well as maintain dental records. In addition, you will provide chair side assistance, maintain dental office equipment, and perform dental laboratory procedures.
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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 30-minute lunch. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Please note, selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,773.00 (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.
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.
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/Addition l%20Info/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.