Dentist SCI Somerset

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 (DOC), our dentists deliver basic dental care to our inmate population with compassion and professionalism.

As a dentist with us, you will experience:

• Clinical autonomy and work-life balance, with 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 with focus on work-life balance.
• 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.

Join our team and unlock your potential with an outstanding compensation package, including competitive income, comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, health insurance, and an excellent retirement plan.

You would also be eligible for our yearly incentive payment (Quality Assurance Payment) based on years of service!

Excited to learn more? Check out the full position description for additional details. Join us in making a positive impact while enjoying a rewarding career in public service!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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 assure 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.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 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. (Quality Assurance Payments)
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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.

See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.

Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.

Work Location: In person