Dentist - SCI Smithfield

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, seeks a Dentist for the SCI Smithfield facility. You will provide essential dental care to inmates, oversee dental staff, and help maintain safe clinical operations in a secure environment.

Work schedule is 37.5 hours/week, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday with no evenings or weekends. DEA license and liability insurance are covered by the Commonwealth; telework is not available.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• Education near completion within 3 months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodontal exams, diagnose oral conditions, and develop treatment plans.
• Provide restorative, preventative, and anesthetic procedures while maintaining infection control.
• Explain preventative practices, post-procedure instructions, and respond to patient concerns.
• Lead Dental Assistants and Hygienists, train staff, and evaluate performance and clinic practices.
• Assess scheduling, records, referrals, and prescriptions to support quality improvement.
• Manage supplies, approve new inventory requests, and ensure tool security and control.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Staff supervision

Policy compliance

Education

DDS or DMD (Dental degree)

PA dental license (or eligibility)

Job description

THE POSITION

Step into a rewarding role as a Dentist with the Department of Corrections (DOC) where your expertise supports the health and dignity of inmates living in a secure correctional environment. At the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield, you will provide essential dental care that promotes wellness, stability, and trust. This role offers dependable hours that support strong work-life balance. Join a team that values professionalism, service, and your commitment to making a positive impact every day.

THE POSITION

Step into a rewarding role as a Dentist with the Department of Corrections (DOC) where your expertise supports the health and dignity of inmates living in a secure correctional environment. At the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield, you will provide essential dental care that promotes wellness, stability, and trust. This role offers dependable hours that support strong work-life balance. Join a team that values professionalism, service, and your commitment to making a positive impact every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides dental examinations, treatments, and guidance to inmates while ensuring safe and effective clinical practices. It also involves oversight of dental staff and continuous evaluation of clinic operations. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Care: Perform periodontal exams, review medical histories, diagnose oral conditions, and develop treatment plans
• Treatment Delivery: Provide restorative, preventative, and anesthetic procedures while maintaining infection control standards
• Patient Guidance: Explain preventative practices, post-procedure instructions, and respond to patient concerns
• Staff Oversight: Lead Dental Assistants and Hygienists, train staff, and evaluate performance and clinic practices
• Operational Review: Assess scheduling, records, referrals, and prescriptions to support quality improvement
• Inventory Control: Manage supplies, approve new inventory requests, and ensure proper security and tool 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 7:00 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.

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.

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.