Dentist - SCI Somerset
About The Position
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.
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.
- Possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform exams, review medical histories, diagnose conditions, and create treatment plans
- Provide restorative and preventative care while maintaining infection control and safety
- Guide, train, and oversee dental assistants and dental hygienists and support hiring activities
- Evaluate schedules, documentation, grievances, referrals, and reports to ensure proper operations
- Maintain supplies, manage equipment needs, and enforce security and safety procedures
- Assess clinic practices, identify improvements, and prepare required reports
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
