Dentist (Part-Time) - SCI Smithfield

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, invites you to serve as a Dentist at the State Correctional Institution Smithfield. This role delivers essential dental care within a secure, correctional setting and supports inmate health and dignity.

You will perform exams, restorative and preventive procedures, supervise dental staff, manage scheduling and inventory, and ensure infection control. Part-time up to 30 hours per week with no weekend work; starting hourly rate of $84.94.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• Active license to practice dentistry in Pennsylvania or eligibility to obtain.
• Ability to supervise Dental Assistants and Hygienists.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodontal exams, review medical histories, diagnose oral conditions, and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver restorative, preventative, and anesthetic procedures with infection control.
• Explain preventative practices and post-procedure instructions to patients.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Staff leadership

Infection control

Communication

Education

DDS/DMD

Job description

Step into a rewarding role as a Dentist with the Department of Corrections (DOC) where your expertise supports the health and dignity of inmates living in a secure correctional environment. At the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield, you will provide essential dental care that promotes wellness, stability, and trust. This role offers work-life balance and reliable support from dedicated staff and management. Join a team that values professionalism, service, and your commitment to making a positive impact every day.

This position provides dental examinations, treatments, and guidance to inmates while ensuring safe and effective clinical practices. It also involves oversight of dental staff and continuous evaluation of clinic operations. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Care: Perform periodontal exams, review medical histories, diagnose oral conditions, and develop treatment plans
• Treatment Delivery: Provide restorative, preventative, and anesthetic procedures while maintaining infection control standards
• Patient Guidance: Explain preventative practices, post-procedure instructions, and respond to patient concerns
• Staff Oversight: Lead Dental Assistants and Hygienists, train staff, and evaluate performance and clinic practices
• Operational Review: Assess scheduling, records, referrals, and prescriptions to support quality improvement
• Inventory Control: Manage supplies, approve new inventory requests, and ensure proper security and tool control

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, up to 30 hours per week
• Work hours will be determined. You will not be required to work weekends.
• Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Hourly Rate: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly rate of $84.94 hourly (before taxes).
• 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.