Dentist - SCI Somerset

Salary $166,143.00 - $208,236.00 Annually Location Somerset County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60637-33930 Department Department of Corrections Division CR SMR Med Opening Date 10/16/2026 Closing Date 11/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 33930 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union PDA Bargaining Unit T4 Pay Group DR02 Bureau / Division Code 00116630 Bureau / Division SCI Somerset Worksite Address 1590 Walters Mill Road City Somerset, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15501 Contact Name Corleen Schmucker Contact Phone 717.562.5736 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Join the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Dentist at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset and use your skills to help build a healthier future for inmates. This role gives you the chance to provide essential dental care in an environment that depends on your expertise, leadership, and steady judgment. Each day offers a new opportunity to improve patient well-being through strong clinical care and positive guidance. Step into a meaningful career where your dedication and professionalism create a lasting impact. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position provides dental care and supervises dental staff within the State Correctional Institution at Somerset. The role supports consistent, safe, and effective dental services for the inmate population. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties: 1. Clinical Examinations: Perform periodontal exams, review medical histories, diagnose oral conditions, and plan treatments for inmates 2. Treatment Practices: Provide preventive and restorative dental procedures while maintaining infection control standards 3. Collaboration with Specialists: Consult with medical providers, oral surgeons, and specialists, and support onsite specialty care 4. Staff Leadership: Lead, train, and guide Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists, and participate in hiring and performance input 5. Operational Review: Evaluate records, schedules, and documentation to ensure compliance and continuous improvement 6. Supply Oversight: Manage dental supplies, equipment inventory, and security controls Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week 2. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break. You will not be required to work evenings, weekends, or on-call duties. 3. Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55 4. DEA License renewal and liability insurance is covered by the Commonwealth 5. Up to 50 hours of additional paid leave for job-related continuing medical education 6. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 7. Salary: Competitive, with potential for yearly incentive payments in addition to your standard salary. (Quality Assurance Payments) 8. 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: 1. Graduation from an approved school of dentistry. 2. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Special Requirement: 1. You must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry. Other Requirements: 1. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. 2. PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 3. You must b able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirement: 1. You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How to Apply: 1. 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). 2. If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date*.* Late ... For full info follow application link. 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.