Dentist - SCI Houtzdale

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Houtzdale (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEA license renewal covered

Liability insurance coverage

CME leave and retirement benefits

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Dentist for the State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale to provide comprehensive dental care and lead clinical operations within the facility. You will deliver preventive and restorative care, supervise Dental Assistants and Hygienists, and ensure clinic effectiveness per schedule.

Work is full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, four days a week, with no evenings or on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• Licensed to practice dentistry in Pennsylvania (or eligible).
• Within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Successful completion of background checks and CJIS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess dental conditions and formulate treatment plans.
• Deliver preventive and restorative dental care with strict infection control.
• Provide training and supervise Dental Assistants and Hygienists.
• Review schedules and records to ensure clinic effectiveness and address patient concerns.
• Monitor inventory and maintain security of dental tools.

Skills

Patient care

Leadership

Infection control

Team supervision

Education

DDS/DMD

Job description

Are you eager to use your dental skills to bring quality care to people who truly need it? The Dentist position with the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers a meaningful way to support public health while strengthening your professional path. This role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Houtzdale offers clinical autonomy and assignment flexibility that supports work-life balance, and excellent support from a dedicated team in a stable clinical setting.

This position provides comprehensive dental care and leadership within the clinical operations of the facility. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Evaluation: Assess dental conditions by reviewing histories, examining periodontal status, and creating treatment plans
• Clinical Treatment: Deliver preventative and restorative dental care while maintaining strict infection control standards
• Team Leadership: Guide Dental Assistants and Hygienists by providing training, reviewing work, and supporting hiring activities
• Operational Review: Examine schedules, records, and requests to ensure clinic effectiveness and respond to patient concerns
• Supply Management: Monitor inventory levels, approve needed items, and maintain proper security and tool control

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)

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.