Dentist - SCI Huntingdon

THE POSITIONNOTE:  THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-78403-33930.  IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 8, 2024 TO MARCH 27, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.Join the team at the Department of Corrections (DOC) in rendering basic dental services in a compassionate and professional manner to our inmate population while enjoying clinical autonomy and a balanced lifestyle!  The Department of Corrections provides an excellent opportunity to maximize your individual and professional potential as a Dentist at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Huntingdon. We offer an excellent compensation package, including competitive income, generous paid time off, health insurance, and an excellent retirement package.  The Dental Office operates Monday through Friday during normal business hours. No evenings, weekends, 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. If you have the required experience and are looking to begin an exciting career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!    DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Dentist for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for supervising 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 part of your role, you will be providing basic dental care to the inmate population and performing all dental treatment, assisting specialists in the performance of all treatment and related duties while on-site at the correctional institution, and assuring that adequate security, tool control, and Toxic and Caustic Control are carried out within the dental office. Another key aspect of your position will be consulting with and referring inmate patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health care professionals.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment (37.5-hour work week)Hours of work are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirement: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 requirementis 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).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.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 toand click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. 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.     EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test oncefor this posting.Your results will be provided via email.Job DetailsSalary$128,274.00 - $174,358.00 AnnuallyLocation Huntingdon County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-78403-33930DepartmentDepartment of CorrectionsDivisionCR SCI HuntingdonOpening Date04/03/2024Closing Date4/22/2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)Job Code 33930 Position Number 00001008 Union PDA Bargaining Unit T4 Pay Group DR02 Bureau / Division Code 00114500 Bureau / Division Department of Corrections/State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon Worksite Address 1100 Pike Street City Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16652 Contact Name Hoang-Yen Le Contact Phone 717.705.5614 Contact Email hole@pa.gov Agency infoAgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaWebsiteAddress 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120