Dentist - SCI Forest

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Forest County, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is seeking a Dentist at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Forest. The role provides dental care to inmates, leads dental staff, and supports efficient clinic operations. It combines hands-on treatment with team leadership, review of records and clinic operations, inventory control, and quality improvement. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a schedule of 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, including a 30-minute lunch break. Evening, weekend, and on-call duties are not required. Telework is not available. The Commonwealth covers DEA license renewal and liability insurance, and provides up to 50 hours of additional paid leave for job-related continuing medical education. The position may also qualify for yearly quality assurance incentive payments in addition to standard salary.

Requirements

• Graduate 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.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
• Provide relevant, detailed education and experience information in the application; if claiming education through supplemental application answers, attach college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental examinations, review medical histories and x-rays, diagnose oral conditions, and develop treatment plans for inmates.
• Provide restorative and preventive dental services, safely administer anesthetics, and explain care instructions to patients.
• Lead, train, and guide Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists, monitor work quality, and support corrective actions.
• Review schedules, records, requests, grievances, referrals, prescriptions, and related documentation to support clinic standards.
• Evaluate dental office practices and implement methods to improve services and outcomes.
• Maintain supplies and equipment, approve inventory requests, and ensure proper security, tool control, and hazardous material control.

Benefits

• Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55.
• DEA license renewal and liability insurance 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 (Quality Assurance Payments).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time