Part-Time Correctional Dentist - Lead & Deliver Care

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dentist at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Huntingdon to lead and deliver comprehensive dental care for inmates. You will supervise Dental Assistants and Hygienists, coordinate with medical teams, and oversee infection control and treatment planning.

Minimum requirements include graduation from an approved dental school and a Pennsylvania dental license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• License to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.

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

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Doctor of Dentistry (DDS)

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dentist at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Huntingdon to lead and deliver comprehensive dental care for inmates. You will supervise Dental Assistants and Hygienists, coordinate with medical teams, and oversee infection control and treatment planning.

Minimum requirements include graduation from an approved dental school and a Pennsylvania dental license.