Salary: $151,598.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 017754
Agency: Department of Corrections
Division: Health Services
Opening Date: 10/03/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: UB28
Position Number:: 017754
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Hiring Range - Min.: $151,598.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $151,598.00
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Work Time: Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)Hours/Week: 37.50 hrs.Shift/Work Schedule: 02

Job Responsibilities
Under limited supervision of the Director of Dentistry:

• Provides direct care to inmate population.
• Maintains dental health and delivery services at assigned dental clinic for assigned inmate population.
• Manages and supervises assigned dental assistant personnel.
• Manages and supervises operations at the assigned dental clinic to ensure compliance with appropriate standards.
• As directed by the Director of Dentistry, provides dental care at institutions other than the assigned institutions.

Resume preferred but not required.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Minimum and Additional Requirements
SCDC Minimum Requirements:

Graduate from an accredited dental school with dental experience. Licensure to practice dentistry in South Carolina, current federal and state DEA.
Preferred Qualifications

Prefer 3 years of dental experience and CPR certification.

Additional Comments
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01

Are you currently an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)
03

For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.
04

How would you describe your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the Above

05

Did you graduate from an accredited dental school with dental experience?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you licensed to practice dentistry in South Carolina?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you hold a current federal and state DEA license?

• Yes
• No

08

How much professional experience do you have of dental experience?

• Less than a year.
• 1 year, less than 2.
• 2 years, less than 3.
• 3 years, less than 4.
• 4 years, less than 5.
• 5 years, less than 6.
• 6 years, less than 7.
• 7 years, less than 8.
• 8 years, less than 9.
• 9 years, less than 10.
• 10 or more years.
• None.

09

Do you have a CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question