Dentist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Albion (Erie County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEA license renewal covered

Liability insurance covered

Up to 50 hours CME leave

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a dedicated Dentist to deliver high‑quality dental care at SCI Albion. You will manage direct patient care, coordinate with physicians and specialists, and supervise dental staff to ensure excellent service within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include clinical examinations, treatment planning, and oversight of dental operations, with emphasis on infection control, program compliance, and reporting.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD degree from an approved school.
• License to practice dentistry issued by Pennsylvania State Board.

Responsibilities

• Perform examinations, diagnose oral diseases, and develop treatment plans.
• Provide restorative and preventative services following infection control procedures.
• Lead and supervise Dental Assistants and Hygienists; participate in hiring and training.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Leadership

Infection control

Communication with inmates

Education

DDS/DMD degree (US accredited)

Job description

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a dedicated Dentist who is ready to bring high-quality dental care to the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion. This role gives you the chance to use your clinical expertise in a setting where your work makes a clear and immediate difference. You will deliver essential care, support patient understanding, and help strengthen overall dental services for the institution. Enjoy a stable schedule that supports work-life balance while stepping into a position where your commitment and skill improve lives every day.

This position provides professional dental care to inmates and ensures that treatment, examinations, and procedures meet required clinical standards. The work includes direct patient care, staff oversight, and continuous evaluation of dental operations. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Care: Perform examinations, review medical histories, diagnose oral diseases, and develop treatment plans
• Treatment Delivery: Provide restorative and preventative dental services while following infection control procedures
• Specialist Coordination: Consult with physicians, oral surgeons, and specialists, and assist with onsite treatment as needed
• Staff Leadership: Guide Dental Assistants and Hygienists, provide training, evaluate performance, and participate in hiring and corrective actions
• Administrative Oversight: Examine schedules, respond to grievances, review documentation, and prepare required reports
• Inventory Management: Maintain supplies and equipment, approve inventory requests, and monitor tool, toxic, and caustic 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 7:30 AM to 3:30 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.

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 Requirement:

• 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 Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.

• 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.