Dentist SCI Houtzdale

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Houtzdale (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEA license renewal coverage

Liability insurance coverage

CME leave (up to 50 hours)

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dentist to deliver trusted dental care to inmates at SCI Houtzdale. The role involves conducting periodontal exams, creating treatment plans, and guiding staff to meet standards in a correctional environment.

The position offers a full-time schedule (37.5 hours/week) with a four-day work week from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, benefits like retirement eligibility at 55, and coverage for DEA license renewal and liability insurance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• License to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check is required.
• Veterans' employment preferences may apply.

Responsibilities

• Clinical care: conduct periodontal exams and provide restorative and preventive treatments.
• Treatment planning based on medical history and diagnostic results.
• Guide dental assistants and hygienists to meet required standards.
• Evaluate schedules and documentation to maintain quality service.
• Oversee supplies, equipment, and safety requirements.
• Support daily operations through assigned tasks.

Education

Graduation from an approved school of dentistry

Job description

As a Dentist with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will have an opportunity to deliver trusted care with strong support from experienced staff. This role allows you to focus on patient needs while enjoying a balanced schedule. You will play a key part in improving oral health outcomes for the inmate population at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Houtzdale. Your work will help strengthen the overall standard of care within the facility.

This position ensures that inmates receive proper dental care through thorough evaluations, treatments, and follow up instruction. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Care: Conduct periodontal exams and provide restorative and preventive treatments
• Treatment Planning: Create treatment plans based on medical history and diagnostic results
• Staff Leadership: Guide dental assistants and hygienists in meeting required standards
• Operational Review: Evaluate schedules and documentation to maintain quality service
• Inventory Control: Oversee supplies, equipment, and safety requirements
• General Duties: Support daily operations through assigned tasks

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, four days per week, with a 30-minute lunch break and rotating days off. You will not be required to work evenings or on-call duties.
• 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.
• Salary: Competitive, with potential for yearly incentive payments in addition to your standard salary. (Quality Assurance Payments)
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.

• 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.

The Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.