Dentist - SCI Huntingdon

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 166,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEA License renewal coverage

Liability insurance coverage

Up to 50 hours CME leave

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections seeks a licensed dentist to serve at SCI Huntingdon. You will provide comprehensive dental care to inmates, supervise dental staff, and maintain safe, efficient clinical operations.

The role emphasizes treatment planning, restorative and preventative care, infection control, and clear communication with patients and team members in a focused correctional setting. A PA license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• Within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• License to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.

Responsibilities

• Clinical examinations and treatment planning for inmates.
• Provide restorative and preventative care with infection control.
• Lead Dental Assistants and Hygienists, provide training.
• Review schedules, records, and documentation to ensure quality.
• Evaluate clinic operations and prepare reports for quality improvement.
• Manage inventory and ensure security of supplies.

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Job description

Salary

$166,143.00 - $208,236.00 Annually

Location

Huntingdon County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56478-33930

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR HUN Med

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

9/15/2026 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

THE POSITION

The Dentist position with the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers a unique chance to provide essential dental care to inmates who rely on your expertise. This role lets you use your clinical skills in a focused, supportive environment where patient needs are clear and consistent. You help improve oral health and provide guidance that strengthens long-term wellness. Join the team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Huntingdon and make a strong impact through quality care.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on providing dental care, overseeing dental staff, and maintaining safe and efficient clinical operations. It plays a key role in supporting oral health for inmates through treatment, evaluation, and clear communication. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Examinations: Perform dental evaluations, diagnose conditions, and create treatment plans for inmates
• Preventative Care: Provide restorative and preventative treatments and ensure infection control standards are met
• Staff Supervision: Lead Dental Assistants and Hygienists, provide training, and review work performance
• Operational Review: Inspect schedules, records, and documentation to maintain quality and respond to patient concerns
• Quality Improvement: Evaluate clinic operations and prepare required reports to support continuous improvement
• Supply Management: Maintain and approve inventory items while ensuring proper security and 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 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break. You will not be required to work evenings, weekends, 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.

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.