Correctional Dentist — Meaningful Public Health Care

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dentist for the State Correctional Institution Huntingdon to provide essential dental care to inmates. You will join a professional healthcare team dedicated to service, accountability and quality care in a structured clinical setting.

The role includes clinical oversight of staff, coordination with specialists, and adherence to safety, compliance and records practices. On-site work with a 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule and no evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Patient Care: conduct periodontal exams, review histories and X-rays, diagnose conditions and provide restorative and preventive services.
• Clinical Oversight: supervise Dental Assistants and Hygienists, provide training, monitor work quality, address performance concerns.
• Specialty Coordination: coordinate with physicians and specialists, arrange referrals and assist with onsite specialty treatments.
• Records Review: review schedules, patient records, labs, referrals and prescriptions to support operations.
• Quality Management: assess dental office practices, implement improvements, prepare reports and maintain standards.
• Inventory Control: manage supplies and equipment and approve requests.

Skills

Dental license

Education

DDS/DMD (Dental Degree)

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dentist for the State Correctional Institution Huntingdon to provide essential dental care to inmates. You will join a professional healthcare team dedicated to service, accountability and quality care in a structured clinical setting.

The role includes clinical oversight of staff, coordination with specialists, and adherence to safety, compliance and records practices. On-site work with a 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule and no evenings or weekends.