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Dental Hygienist - SCI Coal Township

Salary

$54,279.00 - $77,321.00 Annually

Location

Northumberland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-25651-33960

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR COA Med

Opening Date

05/14/2025

Closing Date

5/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

33960

Position Number

00199776

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00112430

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Coal Township

Worksite Address

1 Kelley Drive

City

Coal Township, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17866

Contact Name

Treina Brinkley

Contact Email

[email protected]

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+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Utilize your experience in dental hygiene as a Dental Hygienist! The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our dental team. If you wish to explore a rewarding career using your skills to help a diverse population, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Dental Hygienist, you will perform dental hygiene treatments at SCI Coal Township. Your duties will include performing dental prophylaxis procedures required to remove calculus deposits, accretions, excess or flash restorative materials, and stains from the exposed surfaces of the teeth and beneath the gingiva. This will involve evaluating patients to identify hygiene needs, determining dental hygiene treatment plans for patients, and providing instruction to patients for dental hygiene practices. In this position, you will assist dentists during dental procedures and perform a variety of clerical tasks to facilitate successful operation of the dental office. Your work will be performed under the direct and general supervision of a dentist and reviewed through observation, evaluation of results obtained, and periodic reports.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00199776) .

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 a 30-minute lunch.

+ This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ 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

Special Requirements:

+ You must possess a license to practice as a dental hygienist as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

Other Requirements:

+ Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

+ PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.

+ 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).

+ 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !

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.

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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.

Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

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Do you possess a current valid license to practice as a dental hygienist as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered yes to the above question, please list your Dental Hygienist License Number issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry in this box.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov