Dentist - SCI Smithfield; Part-time

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Dentist and make a meaningful impact every day. At the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield, you will provide essential care to individuals who rely on your expertise. This role offers a positive work environment with no evening or weekend hours, strong support, and a chance to grow your career in public service.

Become part of a team that values your skills and dedication.

This position provides vital dental services to inmates at SCI Smithfield and supports their overall health needs. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Care:
  Deliver routine dental treatments and preventive services
• Patient Evaluation:
  Assess oral health conditions and recommend appropriate care
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work alongside trained auxiliary staff to support patient needs
• Record Management:
  Maintain accurate documentation of dental evaluations and procedures
• Professional Standards:
  Follow clinical guidelines and uphold ethical dental practices

• Part‑time employment, up to 30 hours per week
• No weekend work required
• Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• No telework option
• Hourly rate: starting at $84.94 (before taxes) for new employees

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• Applicants considered to have met the educational requirement 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

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

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth 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 for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center.
• 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.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • Your score may be lower than deserved.
  • You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.