Dentist - SCI Huntingdon

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Smithfield Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dentist for the State Correctional Institution Huntingdon to provide essential dental care within a secure, mission-driven facility.

You will conduct examinations, treatments, lead Dental Assistants and Hygienists, and coordinate with medical colleagues while upholding infection control and security standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Evaluation: Assess patient conditions through exams, histories, x-rays, and treatment planning
• Patient Treatment: Provide restorative, preventative, and anesthetic care while maintaining infection control standards
• Specialist Coordination: Work with medical and dental specialists and assist with onsite treatment needs
• Staff Supervision: Lead Dental Assistants and Hygienists, provide instruction, and evaluate work performance
• Operational Review: Examine office records, schedules, and procedures to ensure standards and resolve patient concerns
• Inventory Management: Maintain supplies, approve requests, and ensure proper security and control measures

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Dental leadership

Education

DDS/DMD

Job description

Are you ready to bring your clinical expertise to a rewarding role that offers personal fulfillment and dependable work-life balance? As a Dentist at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Huntingdon, you will have a chance to make a real difference by providing essential dental care. Your skills will support a secure and organized environment where inmates receive responsible and respectful treatment. Join a mission-driven team that values your dedication to quality service!

This role guides the dental care program for inmates by providing examinations, treatments, and leadership within the dental office. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Evaluation: Assess patient conditions through exams, histories, x-rays, and treatment planning
• Patient Treatment: Provide restorative, preventative, and anesthetic care while maintaining infection control standards
• Specialist Coordination: Work with medical and dental specialists and assist with onsite treatment needs
• Staff Supervision: Lead Dental Assistants and Hygienists, provide instruction, and evaluate work performance
• Operational Review: Examine office records, schedules, and procedures to ensure standards and resolve patient concerns
• Inventory Management: Maintain supplies, approve requests, and ensure proper security and control measures

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.