Dentist - SCI Laurel Highlands

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

License renewal covered

Liability insurance provided

CME leave

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections seeks a licensed Dentist to deliver comprehensive dental care at SCI Laurel Highlands. You will evaluate oral health needs, perform restorative procedures, manage clinical staff, and ensure compliance with dental standards in a secure, correctional setting.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, leadership, and collaboration with physicians and specialists.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• Within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation: Perform examinations, review medical histories, diagnose oral diseases, and prepare treatment plans.
• Clinical Procedures: Provide restorative, endodontic, surgical, and preventative treatments while maintaining infection control standards.
• Care Coordination: Consult with and refer patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health care specialists as needed.
• Staff Leadership: Direct dental assistants and hygienists, provide training, review performance, and support corrective actions.
• Operational Review: Examine schedules, records, requests, and documentation to ensure compliance with quality and procedural standards.
• Supply Oversight: Monitor inventory, approve replenishment, and maintain security, tool control, and toxic and caustic control.

Education

Doctor of Dentistry (DDS/DMD)

Job description

THE POSITION

As a Dentist with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will play an important part in delivering reliable dental services at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. This position provides the chance to use your diagnostic, procedural, and leadership abilities in a structured and supportive clinical environment. Your guidance strengthens the overall patient experience and ensures that inmates receive responsible and professional care. Step into a role where your experience and commitment make a lasting impact.

THE POSITION

As a Dentist with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will play an important part in delivering reliable dental services at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. This position provides the chance to use your diagnostic, procedural, and leadership abilities in a structured and supportive clinical environment. Your guidance strengthens the overall patient experience and ensures that inmates receive responsible and professional care. Step into a role where your experience and commitment make a lasting impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides dental care, evaluates oral health needs, and leads clinical staff to support efficient and effective operations at SCI Laurel Highlands. The role focuses on patient treatment, staff guidance, and compliance with standards for dental practice and secure procedures. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Evaluation: Perform examinations, review medical histories, diagnose oral diseases, and prepare treatment plans
• Clinical Procedures: Provide restorative, endodontic, surgical, and preventative treatments while maintaining infection control standards
• Care Coordination: Consult with and refer patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health care specialists as needed
• Staff Leadership: Direct dental assistants and hygienists, provide training, review performance, and support corrective actions
• Operational Review: Examine schedules, records, requests, and documentation to ensure compliance with quality and procedural standards
• Supply Oversight: Monitor inventory, approve replenishment, and maintain security, tool control, and toxic and caustic control

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.

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.