Dentist - SCI Huntingdon

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections seeks a Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to inmates at the SCI Huntingdon facility. You will oversee dental staff, ensure safe and efficient operations, and contribute to ongoing oral-health improvements through treatment planning and education.

Responsibilities include clinical examinations, restorative and preventative care, staff supervision, and maintaining documentation in a secure, compliant environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental examinations, diagnose conditions, and create treatment plans for inmates.
• Provide restorative and preventative care and maintain infection control standards.
• Lead Dental Assistants and Hygienists, provide training, and review performance.
• Inspect schedules, records, and documentation to maintain quality and address patient concerns.
• Evaluate clinic operations and prepare reports to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain and approve dental inventory while ensuring security and control.

Education

Dentistry degree from an approved school

Job description

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.

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.

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.