Dentist (Part-Time) - SCI Huntingdon

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Smithfield Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DEA license renewal covered

Liability insurance covered by the (C)

Paid CME leave up to 50 hours

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, is seeking a part-time Dentist at SCI Huntingdon to provide comprehensive dental care to inmates within a professional healthcare team. This role leads dental services, oversees staff, and ensures quality, safety, and compliance in daily clinic operations.

The position offers a structured clinical setting with no telework, retirement benefits eligibility, liability insurance, and DEA license renewal support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform dental services for inmates and oversee daily clinic operations.
• Supervise Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists and provide training.
• Coordinate with physicians and specialists and arrange referrals for onsite treatments.
• Review schedules, patient records, and prescriptions to support operations.
• Maintain quality standards and prepare required reports.
• Manage supplies and approve inventory requests.

Skills

Dentistry

Patient care

Clinical supervision

Education

Graduation from an approved school of dentistry

License to practice dentistry PA State Board

Job description

Salary

$84.94 Hourly

Location

Huntingdon County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Part-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-62174-33930

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR HUN Med

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

12/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

33930

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

PDA

Bargaining Unit

T4

Pay Group

DR02

Bureau / Division Code

00114230

Bureau / Division

SCI Huntingdon

Worksite Address

1100 Pike Street

City

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16654

Contact Name

Yen Le

Contact Phone

717.705.5614

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Dentist at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Huntingdon and build a career centered on service and impact. In this correctional healthcare role, you will provide vital dental care to inmates who rely on your expertise to address their oral health needs. You will be part of a professional healthcare team that values collaboration, accountability, and quality care. Experience the satisfaction of meaningful public service while enjoying the work-life balance that comes with a structured clinical setting.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads and performs dental services for inmates while helping oversee daily operations within the dental clinic. The role also provides guidance to dental staff and supports quality, safety, and compliance standards. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Care: Conduct periodontal examinations, review medical histories and x-rays, diagnose oral conditions, develop treatment plans, and provide restorative and preventative dental services
• Clinical Oversight: Supervise Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists, provide training, monitor work quality, and address performance concerns when needed
• Specialty Coordination: Consult with physicians, oral surgeons, and other specialists, arrange referrals, and assist with onsite specialty treatments
• Records Review: Examine schedules, patient records, laboratory information, referrals, prescriptions, and inmate requests to support effective operations
• Quality Management: Assess dental office practices, implement improvement efforts, prepare required reports, and help maintain operational standards
• Inventory Control: Maintain supplies and equipment and approve inventory requests

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, up to 30 hours per week
• Work schedule will be determined. You will not be required to weekends.
• Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55
• DEA License renewal and liability insurance is covered by the Commonwealth
• Up to 50 hours of additional paid leave for job-related continuing medical education
• 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 $84.94 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

Legal Requirement:

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

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 to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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 INFORMATION

• Completing 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 once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.