About this opportunity
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lists this Dentist - SCI Coal Township opportunity in coal township, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary: $162,876.00 - $204,148.00 Annually
Location: Northumberland County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR COA Med
Description of Work
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking dentists to provide basic dental care at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township. The role offers clinical autonomy, work‑life balance, and exceptional staff support.
Clinical Care: Provide examinations, diagnose oral diseases, and deliver dental treatment to inmates
Staff Oversight: Supervise the daily work of assigned dental staff
Treatment Support: Assist specialists during on‑site procedures
Security Compliance: Maintain required tool control, security measures, and material handling procedures
Patient Consultation: Consult with and refer patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health care professionals
Work Schedule and Benefits
Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch break. No evenings, weekends, or on‑call duties.
Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55
DEA license renewal and liability insurance are covered by the Commonwealth
Up to 50 hours of additional paid leave for job‑related continuing medical education
Telework: Not available for this position
Salary: Competitive, with potential yearly incentive payments (Quality Assurance Payments)
Required Experience, Training & Eligibility
Qualifications
Graduation from an approved school of dentistry
Applicants within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree will be considered to have met the educational requirements
Special Requirement
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
Must be able to perform essential job functions
Must pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements
Examination Information
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional written exam is required at a test center.
Score is based on the detailed information provided in the application and supplemental responses.
Score is valid for this specific posting only.
Incomplete or inaccurate information may result in a lower score or disqualification.
Only one application/test per posting is permitted.
Results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. 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.
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Worksite address
coal township, PA, 17866, US
Who can apply
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