Dentist - SCI Laurel Highlands

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 166,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEA license renewal provided

Liability insurance covered

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections seeks a Dentist for the SCI Laurel Highlands facility in Somerset, PA. You will deliver comprehensive dental care, supervise clinical staff, and manage patient treatment plans within a secure, routine schedule.

The role emphasizes diagnostic excellence, procedural skill, and adherence to standards for dental practice in a correctional environment, with opportunities for leadership and program coordination.

Qualifications

• 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.
• You must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements.

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

Graduation from an approved school of dentistry

Job description

$166,143.00 - $208,236.00 Annually

Somerset County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-57652-33930

Department of Corrections

CR LAU Med

09/04/2026

10/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

33930

00072066

PDA

T4

DR02

00114430

SCI Laurel Highlands

5706 Glades Pike

Somerset, Pennsylvania

15501

Corleen Schmucker

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.

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 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.