Dentist - SCI Huntingdon (Part-Time)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon invites applications for a part-time Dentist to deliver essential dental care to inmates, guiding the dental program and maintaining standards.

The role includes clinical duties, supervision of Dental Assistants and Hygienists, coordination with medical staff, infection control, and compliance with security measures, with a starting hourly rate of $84.94 and no telework option.

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.
• Background check and CJIS compliance requirements.
• Completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.

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

Education

Graduation from an approved school of dentistry

Within 3 months of graduating with qualifying degree

Job description

Salary

$84.94 Hourly

Location

Huntingdon County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Part-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59655-33930

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR HUN Med

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/29/2026 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

State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon/Medical

Worksite Address

1100 Pike Street

City

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16654

Contact Name

Yen Le

THE POSITION

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!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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

• Part-time employment, up to 30 hours per week
• The work schedule is to be determined. You will not be required to work weekends.
• Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Hourly Rate: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly rate of $84.94 (before taxes).
• 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.