Dentist - SCI Forest

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections at SCI Forest, seeks a Dentist to provide essential dental care in a structured clinical setting. The role combines diagnostic and restorative work with clinical leadership and coordination across daily activities.

Candidates must hold a PA dental license and graduate from an approved school of dentistry, with eligibility within 3 months of graduation. The position offers 37.5 hours/week, standard retirement benefits, and no telework.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an approved school of dentistry.
• Licensed to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Perform examinations and restorative/d preventive treatments for inmates.
• Develop treatment plans and review medical histories; ensure safe administration of anesthetics.
• Lead and supervise dental support staff and evaluate performance.
• Coordinate with physicians and specialists for advanced care when needed.
• Manage scheduling, records review, and quality improvement activities.
• Oversee inventory, supplies, and security of dental tools and materials.

Education

DDS/DMD from an approved dental school

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you ready to bring your commitment to health and service into a role as a Dentist for the Department of Corrections? This position provides an opportunity to guide patients through important dental care in a structured environment at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Forest . If you are committed to providing reliable dental services that help others maintain their health, this career pathway offers fulfillment, clinical autonomy, and a healthy work-life balance.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Dentists in this setting provide essential oral care and guidance to inmates while supporting a safe and organized clinical environment. This work blends diagnosis, treatment, leadership, and coordination across many daily responsibilities. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Care: Perform examinations, diagnose oral problems, and provide restorative and preventative treatments for inmates
• Treatment Planning: Develop care plans, review medical histories, and ensure safe administration of anesthetics and solutions
• Staff Leadership: Lead and oversee dental support staff, provide training, and help evaluate work performance
• Patient Coordination: Review schedules, address patient concerns, evaluate records, and support continuous quality improvement
• Operational Oversight: Maintain inventory, approve supply needs, and ensure proper security and control of tools and materials
• Specialist Collaboration: Collaborate with physicians and specialists, assist with procedures, and refer inmates for advanced care when necessary

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 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.

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.