Dentist - SCI Albion

Posting number: CS-2026-53147-33930

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR ALB Med

Job classification: Dentist

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Corrections, Medical/Dental

Summary

The Dentist position at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion offers a meaningful way to provide quality care to individuals who depend on your skills. This role allows you to practice dentistry with clinical autonomy, steady weekday hours, and strong support from trained staff. You will work in a setting that values professionalism, compassion, and high standards of care. Join a team that supports your growth, your work-life balance, and your commitment to public service!

Examples of duties

This position provides essential dental services to the inmate population and ensures that clinical operations run safely and smoothly. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Care: Provide routine dental treatment, perform examinations, diagnose oral diseases, and treat injuries
• Treatment Procedures: Perform dental procedures and assist specialists during on-site treatments
• Operational Oversight: Supervise daily dental staff activities and ensure proper tool, security, and material controls
• Professional Collaboration: Consult with and refer inmate patients to physicians, oral surgeons, or other health professionals as needed
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of care while supporting a safe and well-organized clinical environment

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.

Qualifications

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.

• You 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 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. 

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application q