Dentist - SCI Smithfield

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); Vor Ort; USD 166.000 - 208.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by the Department of Corrections at SCI Smithfield in Huntingdon, PA seeks a skilled Dentist to provide essential dental care for inmates in a secure facility. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, leadership of dental staff, and commitment to patient welfare.

The position offers full-time hours from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a typical workweek and strong retirement benefits.

Aufgaben

• Clinical Care: Perform periodontal exams, review medical histories, diagnose oral conditions, and develop treatment plans
• Treatment Delivery: Provide restorative, preventative, and anesthetic procedures while maintaining infection control standards
• Patient Guidance: Explain preventative practices, post-procedure instructions, and respond to patient concerns
• Staff Oversight: Lead Dental Assistants and Hygienists, train staff, and evaluate performance and clinic practices
• Operational Review: Assess scheduling, records, referrals, and prescriptions to support quality improvement
• Inventory Control: Manage supplies, approve new inventory requests, and ensure proper security and tool control

Jobbeschreibung

Salary

$166,143.00 - $208,236.00 Annually

Location

Huntingdon County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59669-33930

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR SMI Med

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

33930

Position Number

00181552

Union

PDA

Bargaining Unit

T4

Pay Group

DR02

Bureau / Division Code

00116430

Bureau / Division

SCI Smithfield

Worksite Address

1120 Pike Street

City

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16652

Contact Name

Yen Le

THE POSITION

Step into a rewarding role as a Dentist with the Department of Corrections (DOC) where your expertise supports the health and dignity of inmates living in a secure correctional environment. At the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield, you will provide essential dental care that promotes wellness, stability, and trust. This role offers dependable hours that support strong work-life balance. Join a team that values professionalism, service, and your commitment to making a positive impact every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides dental examinations, treatments, and guidance to inmates while ensuring safe and effective clinical practices. It also involves oversight of dental staff and continuous evaluation of clinic operations. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Care: Perform periodontal exams, review medical histories, diagnose oral conditions, and develop treatment plans
• Treatment Delivery: Provide restorative, preventative, and anesthetic procedures while maintaining infection control standards
• Patient Guidance: Explain preventative practices, post-procedure instructions, and respond to patient concerns
• Staff Oversight: Lead Dental Assistants and Hygienists, train staff, and evaluate performance and clinic practices
• Operational Review: Assess scheduling, records, referrals, and prescriptions to support quality improvement
• Inventory Control: Manage supplies, approve new inventory requests, and ensure proper security and tool 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.

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.