Dentist SCI Coal Township

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Coal Township (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

License renewal covered

Liability insurance covered

CME leave up to 50 hours

Retirement benefits available

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Dentist position at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Coal Township. You will provide direct dental care, supervise dental assistants and hygienists, and oversee clinical operations to ensure safe, high‑quality services for inmates.

The role features a 37.5-hour work week, weekday hours, and no evenings or weekends. Licensure by the PA State Board is required, with additional benefits including liability insurance coverage,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• Licensed to practice dentistry in Pennsylvania by the PA State Board.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodontal exams and create treatment plans for inmates.
• Provide restorative and preventive care with strict infection control.
• Assist dental specialists as needed.
• Supervise dental assistants and hygienists; provide training.
• Review schedules/records and ensure compliance with clinical standards.
• Maintain dental supply inventories and secure tools.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Infection control

Team leadership

Operations oversight

Education

DDS/DMD required

Job description

If you are seeking a meaningful dental position that offers excellent work-life balance, the Department of Corrections is the perfect place for you. As a Dentist with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township, you will use your dental expertise to support the health and well-being of the inmate population. This is a rewarding opportunity to enhance your skills while improving patient care in a unique environment.

This position provides direct dental care and oversees clinical operations within SCI Coal Township. It supports the institution by ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality dental services for inmates. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Care: Perform periodontal exams, assess medical histories, diagnose conditions, and provide treatment plans for inmates
• Treatment Delivery: Provide restorative and preventative care while maintaining strict infection control standards
• Professional Collaboration: Assist specialists in the performance of dental treatments as needed
• Staff Leadership: Supervise dental assistants and hygienists, provide training, and guide corrective actions
• Operational Oversight: Review schedules, records, and grievances to ensure compliance with clinical and administrative standards
• Inventory Control: Maintain supply inventories while ensuring proper security and tool management

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)

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 Requirements

• 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 Requirements

• 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.