Dentist - SCI Laurel Highlands
About The Position
This position oversees dental services within the institution and ensures that inmates receive proper examinations, treatment, and follow-up care. The role supports daily operations by supervising dental staff, providing clinical services, and maintaining a safe and secure work environment. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties: Dental Examinations: Conduct oral exams, diagnose dental conditions, and determine appropriate treatment options. Clinical Treatment: Provide routine dental procedures, treat injuries, and perform restorative work for inmate patients. Staff Oversight: Supervise dental personnel and ensure safe, secure, and compliant operations in the dental office. Specialist Coordination: Consult with and refer patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health professionals when needed. Tool and Safety Control: Monitor tool use, maintain security practices, and follow established safety procedures. Record Management: Document dental care, treatment plans, and patient progress according to policy requirements.
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
- Conduct oral exams, diagnose dental conditions, and determine appropriate treatment options
- Provide routine dental procedures, treat injuries, and perform restorative work for inmate patients
- Supervise dental personnel and ensure safe, secure, and compliant operations in the dental office
- Consult with and refer patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health professionals when needed
- Monitor tool use, maintain security practices, and follow established safety procedures
- Document dental care, treatment plans, and patient progress according to policy requirements
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
- Competitive salary, with potential for yearly incentive payments in addition to your standard salary. (Quality Assurance Payments)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
