Dentist - SCI Laurel Highlands

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Liability insurance covered

Retirement benefits

Continuing Medical Education (CME) up‑

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dentist for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands to provide comprehensive dental care in a structured, safe environment. You will lead the dental team and deliver essential services to inmate patients, ensuring quality care and compliance with facility standards.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, treatment planning, and collaboration with medical professionals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care, treatment planning, and leadership within the dental unit.
• Perform examinations, diagnose oral conditions, and deliver restorative and surgical treatments.
• Lead dental assistants and hygienists, supervising quality of work and training staff.
• Coordinate with other medical professionals, ensure compliant records, and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain inventory and ensure security and safety requirements.

Skills

Clinical skills

Leadership

Patient care

Dentistry license

Education

DDS degree

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a dentistry career that supports great work-life balance while making a real impact? The Dentist with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands plays a key role in supporting the health and well-being of inmate patients. This position allows you to use your clinical skills in a unique, structured environment where quality care truly matters. You help improve lives by providing essential dental services every day. Join a committed team that values professionalism, safety, and compassion!

Are you looking for a dentistry career that supports great work-life balance while making a real impact? The Dentist with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands plays a key role in supporting the health and well-being of inmate patients. This position allows you to use your clinical skills in a unique, structured environment where quality care truly matters. You help improve lives by providing essential dental services every day. Join a committed team that values professionalism, safety, and compassion!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides dental care, treatment planning, and clinical leadership within the dental unit at SCI Laurel Highlands. It ensures safe procedures, accurate assessments, and effective coordination with dental staff and other medical professionals. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Care: Conduct examinations, diagnose oral conditions, and perform restorative and surgical treatments
• Treatment Planning: Evaluate medical histories, review x-rays, and establish appropriate care plans
• Staff Leadership: Lead dental assistants and hygienists while providing instruction and evaluating work quality
• Operational Review: Examine records, address patient requests, and ensure compliance with dental and facility standards
• Quality Improvement: Identify process enhancements and submit required reports to support continuous improvement
• Inventory Control: Maintain supplies, approve inventory needs, and uphold security and safety requirements

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

• 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.