Part-Time Correctional Dentist — Lead Dental Team

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 136,000; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections, SCI Smithfield, is seeking a Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to inmates in a secure correctional setting. Based at the Smithfield facility, you will perform exams, treatments, and guidance to patients while leading dental staff.

This is a part-time, up to 30 hours/week position in Huntingdon, PA (1120 Pike Street). A Pennsylvania dental license is required; residency waived for this title; CJIS background check applies.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Graduation from an approved school of dentistry

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections, SCI Smithfield, is seeking a Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to inmates in a secure correctional setting. Based at the Smithfield facility, you will perform exams, treatments, and guidance to patients while leading dental staff.

This is a part-time, up to 30 hours/week position in Huntingdon, PA (1120 Pike Street). A Pennsylvania dental license is required; residency waived for this title; CJIS background check applies.