Dentist - SCI Smithfield (Part-time)

The Position

The Dentist for the Department of Corrections is a chance to bring your skills to a team that values service and excellence. This role lets you support the health of the inmate population while working in an environment that encourages professional growth. The Department of Corrections offers strong support and a balanced schedule that helps you thrive. Step into a career that allows you to make a lasting difference every day!

Description Of Work

This role focuses on providing quality dental care to individuals at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield. You will support inmate health through consistent and compassionate clinical service. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Care: Provide routine dental exams and treatments for the inmate population
• Clinical Decision Making: Evaluate dental needs and determine appropriate care plans
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with auxiliary staff to ensure smooth clinical operations
• Record Management: Maintain accurate and timely dental records for each patient
• Preventive Guidance: Educate patients on oral health practices and preventive care
• Treatment Planning: Outline and implement effective treatment strategies

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, up to 30 hours per week
• The work schedule is to be determined. You will not be required to work weekends.
• 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.
• 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 $83.27 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

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 Requirement:

• 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 Requirement:

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

Examination Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• 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.