Dentist - SCI Coal Township

Description of Work

This position provides direct dental care and oversees clinical operations within SCI Coal Township. It supports the institution by ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality dental services for inmates.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Perform periodontal exams, assess medical histories, diagnose conditions, and provide treatment plans for inmates
• Treatment Delivery: Provide restorative and preventative care while maintaining strict infection control standards
• Professional Collaboration: Assist specialists in the performance of dental treatments as needed
• Staff Leadership: Supervise dental assistants and hygienists, provide training, and guide corrective actions
• Operational Oversight: Review schedules, records, and grievances to ensure compliance with clinical and administrative standards
• Inventory Control: Maintain supply inventories while ensuring proper security and tool management

Work Schedule

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break
• No evenings, weekends, or on-call duties
• Telework: Not available

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry (applicants within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree will be considered)
• Possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA
• Ability to perform essential job functions
• Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements

Benefits

• Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55
• DEA License renewal and liability insurance covered by the Commonwealth
• Up to 50 hours of additional paid leave for job-related continuing medical education
• Competitive salary with potential for yearly incentive payments (Quality Assurance Payments)

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