Dentist - SCI Smithfield (Part-Time

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a clinical role with purpose, stability, and work-life balance? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a dedicated Dentist at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) e, your clinical skills directly improve the health, dignity, and well-being of inmates who relay on your care every day. Step into a rewarding position where you can practice meaningful dentistry alongside a collaborative health care team, supported by consistent, predictable scheduling that leaves your evenings and weekends free!

Are you looking for a clinical role with purpose, stability, and work-life balance? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a dedicated Dentist at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) e, your clinical skills directly improve the health, dignity, and well-being of inmates who relay on your care every day. Step into a rewarding position where you can practice meaningful dentistry alongside a collaborative health care team, supported by consistent, predictable scheduling that leaves your evenings and weekends free!

The Dentist supports SCI Smithfield by providing dental care, evaluating patient needs, and guiding the work of dental staff. This role ensures safe, accurate, and effective treatment for inmates while supporting facility operations. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Evaluation:
  Conduct periodontal exams, review medical histories, assess x-rays, and develop treatment plans
• Dental Treatment:
  Provide restorative and preventative procedures while maintaining infection control standards
• Patient Guidance:
  Explain preventative care and post-procedural instructions to support patient understanding
• Specialist Coordination:
  Consult with medical specialists and refer patients for advanced care when necessary
• Staff Leadership:
  Lead and oversee dental staff, provide training, and support performance evaluations
• Operational Review:
  Evaluate schedules, documentation, and dental office operations to improve quality and meet standards

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

• Part-time employment , up to 30 hours per week
• The work schedule is to be determined. You will not be required to work evenings, weekends, or on-call duties.
• Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Hourly Rate:
  In some cases, the hourly rate may be non‑negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly rate of $84.94 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• 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.

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

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

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

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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

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