Dentist - SCI Greene

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Dentist at SCI Greene to provide comprehensive dental care and clinical leadership for inmates. You will perform examinations, deliver restorative and preventive care, oversee staff, and ensure infection control while maintaining the highest standards of professional service.

Join a team that values expertise, commitment to service, and opportunity for growth in a stable, supportive environment at a state-run facility.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• Within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
• Basic training completed in Elizabethtown, PA.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Background check and CJIS compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Evaluation: Perform thorough periodontal exams, review medical histories, analyze x-rays, and diagnose oral conditions.
• Treatment Delivery: Provide restorative, endodontic, surgical, and preventive dental care while ensuring infection control standards.
• Care Guidance: Explain preventive measures and post-treatment instructions to patients and collaborate with specialists as needed.
• Staff Leadership: Guide and oversee Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists through training, oversight, and evaluation of work quality.
• Operational Review: Examine schedules, records, and reports to confirm compliance with standards and address patient concerns and grievances.
• Resource Management: Monitor supply inventory, review requests, and ensure proper security and control of tools and materials.

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you seeking a role that supports a good work-life balance while allowing you to use your dental expertise to make a meaningful impact? The Dentist position with the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers a chance to make a real impact every day. At the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene, you will help improve the health and well-being of inmates who depend on your care. This role provides a stable, supportive environment where your professional skills can grow. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to service!

Are you seeking a role that supports a good work-life balance while allowing you to use your dental expertise to make a meaningful impact? The Dentist position with the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers a chance to make a real impact every day. At the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene, you will help improve the health and well-being of inmates who depend on your care. This role provides a stable, supportive environment where your professional skills can grow. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to service!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on providing dental care and clinical leadership within SCI Greene. It requires strong clinical skills, clear communication, and consistent oversight of dental operations. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Evaluation: Perform thorough periodontal exams, review medical histories, analyze x-rays, and diagnose oral conditions
• Treatment Delivery: Provide restorative, endodontic, surgical, and preventive dental care while ensuring infection control standards
• Care Guidance: Explain preventive measures and post-treatment instructions to patients and collaborate with specialists as needed
• Staff Leadership: Guide and support Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists through training, oversight, and evaluation of work quality
• Operational Review: Examine schedules, records, and reports to confirm compliance with standards and address patient concerns and grievances
• Resource Management: Monitor supply inventory, review requests, and ensure proper security and control of tools and materials

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 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

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

• 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.