Dentist - SCI Smithfield

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

Benefits offered by this job

DEA license renewal

Liability insurance

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections seeks a Dentist at the State Correctional Institution Smithfield. This clinical role focuses on dental care for inmates, with responsibility for evaluation, treatment planning, and leading dental staff.

The position offers a 37.5-hour workweek (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), no evenings or weekends, retirement benefits from age 55, and coverage for DEA license renewal and liability insurance.

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.
• You must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Evaluation: Conduct periodontal exams, review medical histories, assess x-rays, and develop treatment plans.
• Dental Treatment: Provide restorative and preventative procedures while maintaining infection control standards.
• Patient Guidance: Explain preventative care and post-procedural instructions to support patient understanding.
• Specialist Coordination: Consult with medical specialists and refer patients for advanced care when necessary.
• Staff Leadership: Lead and oversee dental staff, provide training, and support performance evaluations.
• Operational Review: Evaluate schedules, documentation, and dental office operations to improve quality and meet standards.

Skills

Dental license

Education

Doctor of Dentistry

Graduation within 3 months of degree

Job description

Salary

$166,143.00 - $208,236.00 Annually

Location

Huntingdon County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56531-33930

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR SMI Med

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

9/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

33930

Position Number

00181552

Union

PDA

Bargaining Unit

T4

Pay Group

DR02

Bureau / Division Code

00116430

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Smithfield/Medical

Worksite Address

1120 Pike Street

City

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16652

Contact Name

Yen Le

The Position

Are you looking for a clinical role with purpose, stability, and work-life balance? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a dedicated Dentist at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield. Here, your clinical skills directly improve the health, dignity, and well-being of inmates who relay on your care every day. Step into a rewarding position where you can practice meaningful dentistry alongside a collaborative health care team, supported by consistent, predictable scheduling that leaves your evenings and weekends free!

Description of Work

The Dentist supports SCI Smithfield by providing dental care, evaluating patient needs, and guiding the work of dental staff. This role ensures safe, accurate, and effective treatment for inmates while supporting facility operations. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Evaluation: Conduct periodontal exams, review medical histories, assess x-rays, and develop treatment plans
• Dental Treatment: Provide restorative and preventative procedures while maintaining infection control standards
• Patient Guidance: Explain preventative care and post-procedural instructions to support patient understanding
• Specialist Coordination: Consult with medical specialists and refer patients for advanced care when necessary
• Staff Leadership: Lead and oversee dental staff, provide training, and support performance evaluations
• Operational Review: Evaluate schedules, documentation, and dental office operations to improve quality and meet standards

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

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• 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.

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.