Dentist - SCI Somerset

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Liability insurance

CME leave

Paid time off

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dentist for the Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Somerset. You will provide high-quality dental care, supervise dental staff, and ensure safe, efficient clinic operations within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include performing exams, treatment planning, restorative care, infection control, and leading dental assistants and hygienists.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements within three months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Dental Evaluation: Perform exams, review histories, diagnose conditions and create treatment plans.
• Clinical Treatment: Provide restorative and preventative care with infection control.
• Staff Leadership: Guide, train and oversee dental assistants and hygienists and support hiring.
• Record Review: Evaluate schedules, documentation, referrals and reports for proper operations.
• Inventory Control: Maintain supplies, manage equipment and enforce safety procedures.
• Quality Improvement: Assess clinic practices and prepare required reports.

Job description

Do you want to apply your professional dental skills in a setting that values clinical autonomy and work-life balance as a Dentist with the Department of Corrections? This position offers meaningful clinical responsibilities along with leadership opportunities at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset. You will work with dedicated staff and contribute to the well-being of inmates through quality dental care. The structure of this role helps you maintain stability, purpose, and personal time.

This position focuses on providing dental care, supervising dental staff, and maintaining safe and effective clinic operations within the correctional environment. Your work helps ensure that inmates receive proper treatment, accurate evaluations, and clear guidance on oral health. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Dental Evaluation: Perform exams, review medical histories, diagnose conditions, and create treatment plans
• Clinical Treatment: Provide restorative and preventative care while maintaining infection control and safety
• Staff Leadership: Guide, train, and oversee dental assistants and dental hygienists and support hiring activities
• Record Review: Evaluate schedules, documentation, grievances, referrals, and reports to ensure proper operations
• Inventory Control: Maintain supplies, manage equipment needs, and enforce security and safety procedures
• Quality Improvement: Assess clinic practices, identify improvements, and prepare required reports

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

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 three 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:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

• 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.