Dentist - SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 162,876 - 204,148; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with potential for yearly incentive payments

Up to 50 hours of additional paid leave for continuing education

DEA License renewal and liability insurance covered

Job summary

The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dentist for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill. This full-time position offers the chance to provide quality dental care in a secure environment, focusing on patient care without night or weekend demands.

You will perform clinical examinations and dental treatments for the inmate population and ensure compliance with safety and security protocols. The position requires a license to practice in Pennsylvania and offers competitive salary benefits.

Qualifications

• License to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental exams, diagnose oral diseases, and assess injuries.
• Provide basic dental care and carry out necessary clinical procedures.
• Support visiting specialists by assisting with on-site treatment.
• Ensure security and proper handling of tools within the dental office.
• Consult with other health care professionals as needed.

Skills

Clinical examinations

Dental treatment

Specialist assistance

Safety compliance

Referral coordination

Education

Graduation from an approved school of dentistry

Job description

Salary: $162,876.00 - $204,148.00 Annually

Location: Cumberland County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-51697-33930

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR CAM Med

Opening Date: 06/11/2026

Closing Date: 7/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 33930

Position Number: 00224790

Union: PDA

Bargaining Unit: T4

Pay Group: DR02

Bureau / Division Code: 00111830

Bureau / Division: State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill/Medical

Worksite Address: 2500 Lisburn Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011

Contact Name: Trisha Pratt

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

The Position

As a Dentist with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill, you will play an important part in ensuring access to quality dental care for those who need it most. This role provides structure, teamwork, and the freedom to focus on patient care without the demands of nights or weekends. You will work in an environment that values professionalism, compassion, and dependable clinical practice. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact through your expertise!

Description of Work

This position provides essential dental services to the inmate population at SCI Camp Hill and supports the delivery of safe, effective, and well-organized clinical care. It involves conducting examinations, diagnosing oral conditions, and performing dental treatments in a secure correctional setting. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Examinations: Perform dental exams, diagnose oral diseases, and assess injuries for appropriate treatment
• Dental Treatment: Provide basic dental care and carry out necessary clinical procedures for inmates
• Specialist Assistance: Support visiting specialists by assisting with on-site treatment and related tasks
• Safety Compliance: Ensure security, tool control, and proper handling of toxic and caustic materials within the dental office
• Referral Coordination: Consult with and refer patients to physicians, oral surgeons, or other health care professionals
• Operational Support: Follow institutional procedures to maintain an organized and secure clinical environment

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break. You will not be required to work evenings 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

• 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.

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.