Correctional Dentist Leader | Part-Time, CME Benefits

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DEA license renewal covered

Liability insurance covered

Up to 50 hours CME leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, seeks a dedicated Dentist to join the healthcare team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Smithfield. You will lead dental operations, provide clinical care to inmate patients, and supervise a skilled support team in a secure, collaborative environment.

Key duties include patient care, dental treatment, staff leadership, specialty coordination, and operations review.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• License to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
• PA residency requirement waived for this title.
• Successful completion of required training and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodontal examinations, review medical histories and x-rays, diagnose oral conditions and develop treatment plans.
• Provide restorative and preventative dental services and explain follow-up care instructions.
• Lead Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists, provide training and support hiring, performance and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with physicians and specialists and arrange referrals when needed.
• Monitor schedules, records, requests, and required reports; oversee office operations.
• Maintain supplies and equipment and ensure tool, toxic, and caustic control requirements are followed.

Skills

Dental patient care

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Graduation from an approved school of dentistry

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, seeks a dedicated Dentist to join the healthcare team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Smithfield. You will lead dental operations, provide clinical care to inmate patients, and supervise a skilled support team in a secure, collaborative environment.

Key duties include patient care, dental treatment, staff leadership, specialty coordination, and operations review.