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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Dentist (Part-time) - SCI Huntingdon

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States

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THE POSITION Calling all dentists with a passion for providing top-notch dental care! If you believe in the importance of quality dental services for all, then a fulfilling career in public service awaits you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will supervise the daily work of the institution's dental staff and be responsible for all aspects of the clinical dental services provided to the inmate population, including periodic examinations, diagnosing oral diseases, and treating injuries. You will provide basic dental care and perform all dental treatment; assist specialists in the performance of treatment and related duties while on-site; and assure that adequate security, tool control, and Toxic and Caustic Control are carried out within the dental office. You will also consult with and refer inmate patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health care professionals.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Part-time employment, up to 30 hours per week

The work schedule is to be determined. You will not be required to work weekends.

Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Hourly rate: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly rate of $81.44 (before taxes).

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QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an approved school of dentistry. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

License to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Education claims in supplemental questions require attaching college transcripts (official or unofficial) as applicable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

HOW TO APPLY

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (relevant, detailed experience/education).

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for eligibility.

You may be disqualified for not providing complete and accurate information.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. For more information, visit the state employment page.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 for hearing and speech disabilities.

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 INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center.

Your score is based on the 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 risk disqualification.

You may apply/test only once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.

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