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Dental Assistant - SCI Huntingdon Print ( Apply Dental Assistant - SCI Huntingdon Salary $35,306.00 - $51,932.00 Annually Location Huntingdon County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2024-14724 Department Department of Corrections Division CR HUN Med Opening Date 12/19/2024 Closing Date 12/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 33910 Position Number 00228002 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit N1 Pay Group ST03 Bureau / Division Code 00114230 Bureau / Division State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon Worksite Address 1100 Pike Street City Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16654 Contact Name Yen Le Contact Phone 717.###.#### Contact Email ...@pa.gov Description Benefits Questions THE POSITION The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) is on the hunt for dynamic and passionate individual to join our dental team as a Dental Assistant at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Huntingdon. As a Dental Assistant, you will collaborate with skilled professionals to deliver vital dental care. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful and positive impact in a unique environment. Join us in a fulfilling position that promotes a healthy work-life balance, as there are no evening or weekend shifts required. 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; scheduling appointments; managing daily patient flow; maintaining dental records; providing chair side assistance; maintaining dental office equipment; and performing dental laboratory procedures. If you have the required experience and are looking to start an exciting dental career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you! 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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - 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 $35,306.00 (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 Requirements: This position requires successful completion of 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 Requirements: You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 ...@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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. 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.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Have you successfully completed the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam as required by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry? Yes No 02 If you answered YES to the above question, please provide your certification number and expiration date in the text box below. Upload a copy of the certificate using the Attachment tab. If you answered NO, please type N/A if the text box below. 03 How many years of full-time experience in a dental office or clinic do you possess? 1 year or more 6 months but less than 1 year Less than 6 months None 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 Have you successfully completed an accredited Dental Assisting certificate program? If you are claiming certification, you must attach a copy of your certification for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. You must attach your certification prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add your certification to the application after it has been submitted. Yes No 06 How much college coursework have you completed in dental assistant/technician training, vocational or business school, secretarial training, or training in a medical or health services field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. 30 credits or more Less than 30 credits None Required Question Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website