Dentist - SCI Albion

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Albion (Erie County); On-site; USD 166,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEA license renewal covered

Liability insurance covered

50 hours CME leave

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a dedicated Dentist for the State Correctional Institution Albion in Albion, PA. You will provide professional dental care to inmates, perform examinations, diagnoses, and treatment plans, and lead dental staff to maintain high clinical standards.

The role offers a stable 37.5-hour week, a 7:30 AM–3:30 PM schedule, and benefits including DEA license renewal and liability insurance coverage, plus CME leave. A PA dental license is required upon appointment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• Within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• License to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Perform examinations, review medical histories, diagnose oral diseases, and develop treatment plans.
• Provide restorative and preventative dental services while following infection control procedures.
• Consult with physicians, oral surgeons, and specialists; assist with onsite treatment as needed.
• Guide Dental Assistants and Hygienists; provide training and evaluate performance.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Patient care

Communication

Team leadership

Education

DDS/DMD or equivalent

Job description

Salary

$166,143.00 - $208,236.00 Annually

Location

Erie County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60068-33930

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR ALB Med

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

33930

Position Number

00193069

Union

PDA

Bargaining Unit

T4

Pay Group

DR02

Bureau / Division Code

00111230

Bureau / Division

SCI Albion

Worksite Address

10745 Route 18

City

Albion, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16475

Contact Name

Maria Traficante

Contact Phone

717.705.9033

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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.

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 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.

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.