Dentist - SCI Somerset

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Somerset County, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your dentistry skills to the Department of Corrections if you are ready to make a real difference in the health and well-being of our inmate population! The Dentist role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset gives you the opportunity to grow your clinical skills while enjoying a strong work-life balance. You will work in a professional setting where teamwork, respect, and quality care guide your efforts. Step into a role where your dentistry work truly matters! This position focuses on providing dental care to inmates while guiding the work of dental staff in a correctional environment. The role supports safe, effective, and well-coordinated dental operations within the institution.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 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 periodontal exams, review medical histories, evaluate X-rays, and diagnose oral conditions
• Provide restorative and preventive treatments while maintaining infection control standards
• Consult with specialists and arrange referrals for advanced procedures
• Guide, train, and evaluate dental personnel while supporting hiring and performance management
• Assess schedules, records, and documentation to maintain quality and respond to patient concerns
• Monitor dental inventory, approve supply requests, and ensure appropriate security and control

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior