Dentist - SCI Camp Hill

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

Benefits offered by this job

DEA license renewal covered

Liability insurance covered

CME leave up to 50 hours

Stable 37.5-hour workweek

No evenings or weekends

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill seeks a Dentist to lead dental operations and deliver high-quality inmate care. The role focuses on preventive care, clinical leadership, and maintaining high treatment standards within a dedicated dental team.

The position offers a stable 37.5-hour workweek, with a standard 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule, and benefits such as liability insurance coverage, DEA renewal support, and paid CME leave.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• License to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental exams, review medical histories, and diagnose oral diseases.
• Deliver restorative and preventive care while maintaining infection control standards.
• Direct and support dental assistants and hygienists in daily tasks.
• Assess schedules, records, and lab documentation to ensure smooth operations.
• Evaluate office procedures and implement methods to improve service standards.
• Monitor supplies, equipment and security controls within the dental unit.

Education

Doctor of Dentistry (DDS) / DMD

Job description

Are you seeking a rewarding career where you can make a lasting impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? As a Dentist at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill, you will play a key role in providing essential dental care to inmates. This position gives you the chance to lead dental operations, support preventive care, and ensure high treatment standards. You will collaborate with a dedicated dental team who share your commitment to patient health. Take advantage of a predictable, steady work schedule as you contribute to an important public service mission.

This position leads dental services that support the oral health of inmates and oversees clinical operations within the dental unit. You will evaluate patient needs, deliver treatment, and guide dental staff to ensure high standards of care and smooth daily operations. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Exams: Perform periodontal exams, review medical histories, and diagnose oral diseases
• Treatment Delivery: Provide restorative and preventive dental care while maintaining infection control standards
• Staff Leadership: Direct and support dental assistants and hygienists in daily work tasks
• Patient Review: Assess schedules, records, requests, and lab documentation to ensure smooth operations
• Quality Improvement: Evaluate office procedures and implement methods to enhance service standards
• Inventory Oversight: Monitor supplies, equipment, and security controls within the dental unit

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, 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

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• 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.