Dentist - SCI Huntingdon (Part-Time)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Smithfield Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 99,000 - 135,000; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dentist for the State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon, Medical Division. You will perform examinations, treatments, and lead the dental office to provide quality care to inmates.

This part-time civil service position up to 30 hours weekly requires graduation from an approved dental school, PA license, and CJIS background check; residency waived for this title.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• License to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Background check and CJIS compliance required.

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

Job description

Salary

Salary: $84.94 Hourly

Location

Location: Huntingdon County, PA

Job Type

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Part-Time

Job Number

Job Number: CS-2026-59655-33930

Department

Department: Department of Corrections

Division

Division: CR HUN Med

Opening Date

Opening Date: 09/30/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date: 10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

Job Code: 33930

Position Number

Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Union: PDA

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit: T4

Pay Group

Pay Group: DR02

Bureau / Division Code

Bureau / Division Code: 00114230

Bureau / Division

Bureau / Division: State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon/Medical

Worksite Address

Worksite Address: 1100 Pike Street

City

City: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

Zip Code: 16654

Contact Name

Contact Name: Yen Le

Contact Phone

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email

Contact Email: [e-mail]

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).

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.