Dentist - SCI Camp Hill

THE POSITION

Calling all dentists with a passion for providing top‑notch dental care! If you believe in the importance of quality dental services for all, then a fulfilling career in public service awaits you! At the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections, our dentists deliver basic dental care to our inmate population with compassion and professionalism.

As a dentist, you will experience:

• Clinical autonomy and work‑life balance, Monday‑through‑Friday hours and no evenings, weekends, or on‑call duties.
• Collaborating with experienced auxiliary staff and receiving exceptional managerial support.
• The opportunity to work in some of Pennsylvania's most picturesque areas.
• Assignment flexibility focused on work‑life balance.
• DEA License renewal and liability insurance covered by the Commonwealth.
• Up to 50 hours of additional paid leave for job‑related continuing medical education.

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, health insurance, and a strong retirement plan. Additionally you are eligible for yearly incentive payment (Quality Assurance Payment) based on years of service.

In this role, you will supervise the daily work of the institution's dental staff and be responsible for all aspects of the clinical dental services provided to the inmate population, including periodic examinations, diagnosing oral diseases, and treating injuries. You will provide basic dental care and perform all dental treatment; assist specialists in the performance of treatment and related duties while on‑site;

and ensure that adequate security, tool control, and toxic and caustic control are carried out within the dental office. You will also consult with and refer inmate patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health care professionals.

• Full‑time employment; 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours:
  
  8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch break.
• Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Telework: you will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: competitive, with potential for yearly incentive payments in addition to your standard salary.

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• Applicants considered met educational requirements within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

• Must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; eligibility must be demonstrated on the application through relevant, detailed experience/education.
• If you claim education in your answers, attach a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial acceptable).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date; late applications and required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply may eliminate you from consideration.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

The Commonwealth is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam. No additional exam is required.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• To provide complete and accurate information; an incomplete submission may result in lower score or disqualification.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.