Dentist - SCI Laurel Highlands
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Job Description
Are you looking for a dentistry career that supports great work-life balance while making a real impact? The Dentist with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands plays a key role in supporting the health and well-being of inmate patients. This position allows you to use your clinical skills in a unique, structured environment where quality care truly matters. You help improve lives by providing essential dental services every day. Join a committed team that values professionalism, safety, and compassion!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides dental care, treatment planning, and clinical leadership within the dental unit at SCI Laurel Highlands. It ensures safe procedures, accurate assessments, and effective coordination with dental staff and other medical professionals. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:
Clinical Care: Conduct examinations, diagnose oral conditions, and perform restorative and surgical treatments
Treatment Planning: Evaluate medical histories, review x-rays, and establish appropriate care plans
Staff Leadership: Lead dental assistants and hygienists while providing instruction and evaluating work quality
Operational Review: Examine records, address patient requests, and ensure compliance with dental and facility standards
Quality Improvement: Identify process enhancements and submit required reports to support continuous improvement
Inventory Control: Maintain supplies, approve inventory needs, and uphold security and safety requirements
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 7:30 AM to 3:30 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.
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.
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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.
About Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Welcome to the Keystone State! The Commonwealth of PA offers rewarding careers in a wide variety of fields. Whether you're a lifelong resident or thinking about relocating, we think you'll agree that PA is a great place to live and work. Our State PA is home to a wealth of history, natural resources, cultural attractions, educational institutions, and other qualities that make it an attractive place to live and work for people from all walks life. Our state agencies help make PA a great place through programs and services that enhance the quality of life, promote economic growth and ensure public health and safety. Public Service Commonwealth employees are dedicated to public service and receive fulfillment from helping others. Our employees come to work each day knowing that their jobs contribute to improving the lives of Pennsylvanians and the effective operation of government. Additionally, many commonwealth employees are active in their communities, professional associations and programs such as the State Employee Combined Appeal, which raises millions of dollars for charities each year. Opportunities Statewide Many employees are headquartered in and around the capitol city of Harrisburg and a significant percentage of the workforce calls Central PA home. However, you can find commonwealth employees doing a variety of jobs across the state. With such a broad range of professions and opportunities for growth, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is an ideal place to begin or advance your career.