Dentist - SCI Somerset
About The Position
The Dentist provides dental care and supervises dental staff at the State Correctional Institution at Somerset, supporting consistent, safe, and effective dental services for the inmate population. The role performs periodontal examinations, reviews medical histories, diagnoses oral conditions, and plans treatment. It provides preventive and restorative procedures while maintaining infection-control standards; consults with medical providers, oral surgeons, and specialists; and supports onsite specialty care. The Dentist leads, trains, and guides Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists, participates in hiring and performance input, reviews records, schedules, and documentation for compliance and continuous improvement, and manages dental supplies, equipment inventory, and security controls. This is a full-time position, scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch break. Evening, weekend, and on-call work are not required. The position is onsite with no telework option. The Commonwealth covers DEA license renewal and liability insurance. The role also offers up to 50 hours of additional paid leave for job-related continuing medical education, eligibility for full retirement benefits as early as age 55, and potential yearly incentive payments in addition to salary.
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved school of dentistry; applicants within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree may be considered to have met the educational requirement.
- Possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
- Successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Perform periodontal examinations, review medical histories, diagnose oral conditions, and plan treatment for inmates.
- Provide preventive and restorative dental procedures while maintaining infection-control standards.
- Consult with medical providers, oral surgeons, and specialists, and support onsite specialty care.
- Lead, train, and guide Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists.
- Participate in hiring and provide performance input.
- Evaluate records, schedules, and documentation for compliance and continuous improvement.
- Manage dental supplies, equipment inventory, and security controls.
Benefits
- Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55.
- DEA license renewal and liability insurance are covered by the Commonwealth.
- Up to 50 hours of additional paid leave for job-related continuing medical education.
- Potential yearly incentive payments in addition to standard salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
