THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2023-71685-33930. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM DECEMBER 18, 2023 TO JANUARY 6, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Maximize your individual and professional potential in a career as a Dentist with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. We render basic dental services to our inmate population in a compassionate and professional manner. 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 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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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Dentist for the Department of Corrections, you will supervise the work of the dental staff on a daily basis. You will be responsible for all aspects of the clinical services provided to the inmate population by DOC dental clinic staff.
As a Dentist, you will provide basic dental care to the inmate population and perform all dental treatment. You will assist specialists in the performance of all treatment and related duties while onsite, as well as ensure that adequate security, tool control, and Toxic and Caustic Control are carried out within the dental office. You will be responsible for consulting with and referring inmate patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health care professionals.
If you have the required experience and are looking to begin an exciting career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
Salary: Please note, selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $128,274.00 (before taxes). This position may be eligible for quality assurance program payments.
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:
Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
Special Requirement:
You must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry
Other Requirements:
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.
How to Apply:
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).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
Special Requirement:
You must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry
Other Requirements:
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.