Dentist

THE POSITION

Bring your dentistry skills to the Department of Corrections if you are ready to make a real difference in the health and well-being of our inmate population! The Dentist role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset gives you the opportunity to grow your clinical skills while enjoying a strong work-life balance. You will work in a professional setting where teamwork, respect, and quality care guide your efforts. Step into a role where your dentistry work truly matters!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on providing dental care to inmates while guiding the work of dental staff in a correctional environment. The role supports safe, effective, and well-coordinated dental operations within the institution. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

Clinical Examinations: Perform periodontal exams, review medical histories, evaluate X-rays, and diagnose oral conditions Treatment Delivery: Provide restorative and preventive treatments while maintaining infection control standards Care Coordination: Consult with specialists and arrange referrals for advanced procedures Staff Leadership: Guide, train, and evaluate dental personnel while supporting hiring and performance management Operational Review: Assess schedules, records, and documentation to maintain quality and respond to patient concerns Supply Oversight: Monitor dental inventory, approve supply requests, and ensure appropriate security and control

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 break. You will not be required to work evenings, weekends, or on-call duties. Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55 DEA License renewal and liability insurance is covered by the Commonwealth Up to 50 hours of additional paid leave for job-related continuing medical education Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary: Competitive, with potential for yearly incentive payments in addition to your standard salary. (Quality Assurance Payments) 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:

Graduation from an approved school of dentistry. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirements:

You must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

Other Requirements:

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. PA residency requirement is currently waived for 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 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.Health & WellnessWe 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 PlanningWe 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 BalanceWe 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 CultureWe 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 PerksSometimes, 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 visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.*Eligibility rules apply.

Corrections facility medical clinic • X-ray interpretation • Dentistry • Dental diagnosis • Management • Paid parental leave • General dentistry • Weekends as needed • Internal mobility program • Team leadership • Operations coordination • Dental License • Full-time • Mid-level • Diagnostic evaluation • Performance management • Periodontics • Evenings as needed • Healthcare practice inventory management • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Preventive health (patient care) • Hiring • Clinical staff training • Quality assurance • Military leave • Paid time off • Clinical training • Quality control • Patient care • Paid military leave • Parental leave • Experience working with incarcerated individuals • Patient care leadership • Care facility supply management • Dental clinic • Vision insurance • Monday to Friday • Weekends & holidays off • Patient treatment • Care coordination • Referral coordination • On call • Flexible schedule • Residency requirement • Retirement plan • Staff development • Paid sick time • Clinical program staff coordination