FULL TIME
Dentist - SCI Camp Hill
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
$166,143.00 - $208,236.00 Annually
About This Position
ABOUT THE ROLE
Improve inmate wellness at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill by providing high-quality dental care. This role offers dependable work-life balance, meaningful clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to be part of a team that values strong collaboration and high standards of care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct periodontal exams, diagnose oral conditions, and provide restorative and preventative treatments
- Explain medical histories, care instructions, and treatment plans to inmate patients
- Direct the work of dental assistants and hygienists, offer training, and evaluate performance
- Examine schedules, records, laboratory results, and grievances to maintain standards and improve quality
- Manage inventory, approve new supply needs, and maintain proper security and tool control
- Carry out additional assigned responsibilities as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an approved school of dentistry (applicants within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree are considered to have met this requirement)
- Ability to perform essential job functions
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required
- Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements
- Pennsylvania residency requirement is currently waived for this title
SELECTION PROCESS
1. Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as the exam for this position (no additional written exam required)
2. Score is based on the detailed information provided on the application and in response to supplemental questions
3. Score is valid for this specific posting only
4. Applicants may only apply or test once for this posting
5. Results will be provided via email
HOW TO APPLY
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; eligibility must be supported directly on the application
- If claiming education in supplemental questions, a copy of college transcripts must be attached (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
- Application must be submitted by the closing date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
- Late applications and required materials will not be accepted
- Generative AI tools may be used for preparation purposes only; using AI to misrepresent information or assist during interviews is not permitted
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
- Employer: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections
- Location: State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill / Medical, 2500 Lisburn Road, Camp Hill, PA 17001
- Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
- Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break (no evenings, weekends, or on-call duties)
- Telework: Not available for this position
- 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
- Contact: Trisha Pratt, 717.317.5339, tpratt@pa.gov
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