Dentist - SCI Coal Township

The Position

If you are seeking a meaningful dental position that offers excellent work-life balance, the Department of Corrections is the perfect place for you. As a Dentist with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township, you will use your dental expertise to support the health and well-being of the inmate population. This is a rewarding opportunity to enhance your skills while improving patient care in a unique environment.

Apply today to join a committed team that values compassion and professionalism!

This position provides direct dental care and oversees clinical operations within SCI Coal Township. It supports the institution by ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality dental services for inmates. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Care: Perform periodontal exams, assess medical histories, diagnose conditions, and provide treatment plans for inmates
• Treatment Delivery: Provide restorative and preventative care while maintaining strict infection control standards
• Professional Collaboration: Assist specialists in the performance of dental treatments as needed
• Staff Leadership: Supervise dental assistants and hygienists, provide training, and guide corrective actions
• Operational Oversight: Review schedules, records, and grievances to ensure compliance with clinical and administrative standards
• Inventory Control: Maintain supply inventories while ensuring proper security and tool management

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break. You will not be required to work evenings, weekends, or on-call duties.
• 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
• 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. (Quality Assurance Payments)
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training 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.

Special Requirements:

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

Other Requirements:

• 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.

Legal Requirements:

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

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use…