Dentist, SCI-Mercer

Maximize your individual and professional potential in a career as a Dentist with the Pennsylvania

Department of Corrections. We render basic dental services, in a compassionate and professional

manner to our inmate population. We offer an excellent compensation package, including competitive

income, generous paid time off, health insurance, and an excellent retirement package.

As a Dentist in the Department of Corrections, you will enjoy clinical autonomy and a balanced lifestyle.

We operate on Monday through Friday during normal business hours. There are no evening, weekend,

or on call duties. You will enjoy working with experienced auxiliary staff and will have excellent

managerial support. Many of our facilities are located in or near some of the most beautiful areas of

Pennsylvania. Experienced dentists and recent graduates are welcome to apply.
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REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND RECEIVE A SCORE. YOUR

SCORE IS ONLY VALID FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY. ONCE THIS POSITION IS FILLED,

YOUR SCORE IS NO LONGER VALID.

• Full-time employment

• Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; 30 minute lunch period

• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55

• This position is subject to the promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or

memorandum.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

As a Dentist for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for:

• Supervising the work of the dental staff on a daily basis.
• Responsible for all aspects of the clinical services provided to the inmate population by DOC dental
• clinic staff.
• Providing basic dental care to the inmate population and performs all dental treatment.
• Assisting specialists in the performance of all treatment and related duties while onsite.
• Assuring that adequate security, tool control, and Toxic and Caustic Control are carried out within the
• dental office.
• Exercising therapeutic care, custody, and control of inmate dental patients.
• Maintaining Infection control standards.
• Consulting with and referring inmate patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health care
• professionals.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:

Qualifications:

• PA residency currently waived for this title

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements – Graduation from an approved school of

dentistry.

• Necessary Special Requirement – Possession of a license to practice dentistry issued by the

Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

• Based on your answers to the supplemental application questions regarding education, you may

be instructed to upload a copy of your college transcripts to your application. Unofficial

transcripts are acceptable.

• Must be able to perform essential job functions

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports at your

expense. See hiring agency contact information

The Commonwealth provides a full range of benefits for regular salaried (full-time) employees and on a prorated basis for qualified part-time employees who work at least 50 percent of the standard pay period.  The benefit entitlement includes health insurance, prescription coverage, life insurance, workers compensation, retirement, deferred compensation, and an attractive leave program.
Most Commonwealth employees appointed to a permanent, full-time salaried position and certain wage positions must participate in the State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) from the first day of employment.  Both the employee and the Commonwealth make regular contributions to the employee's retirement account. 
Other benefits include Paid Military Leave, Military Leave Without Pay, Paid Sick Leave, Sick Leave Without Pay with Benefits, credit union membership, direct deposit, paid group term life insurance, and the State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP).