Dentist - SCI Forest
About The Position
Are you eager to use your dental expertise to support inmate health as a Dentist with the Department of Corrections? This role gives you the chance to make a direct impact on the well-being of individuals at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Forest. You help provide important dental care while strengthening safe and effective treatment practices. Your skills help guide patients toward better dental health and support overall facility operations. You also benefit from a supportive environment that values strong work-life balance. Dentists in this setting provide essential oral care and guidance to inmates while supporting a safe and organized clinical environment. This work blends diagnosis, treatment, leadership, and coordination across many daily responsibilities.
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 examinations, diagnose oral problems, and provide restorative and preventative treatments for inmates
- Develop care plans, review medical histories, and ensure safe administration of anesthetics and solutions
- Lead and oversee dental support staff, provide training, and help evaluate work performance
- Review schedules, address patient concerns, evaluate records, and support continuous quality improvement
- Maintain inventory, approve supply needs, and ensure proper security and control of tools and materials
- Collaborate with physicians and specialists, assist with procedures, and refer inmates for advanced care when necessary
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
