Dentist (Part-Time) - SCI Huntingdon

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Huntingdon County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is hiring a Dentist at the State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon. In this correctional healthcare role, the Dentist provides dental care to inmates as part of a professional healthcare team and helps oversee daily operations within the dental clinic. The role includes providing guidance to dental staff and supporting quality, safety, and compliance standards.

The position is part-time, up to 30 hours per week. The work schedule will be determined, and weekends are not required. Telework is not available. The Commonwealth covers DEA license renewal and liability insurance, and provides up to 50 hours of additional paid leave for job-related continuing medical education. The starting hourly rate for candidates new to Commonwealth employment is $84.94 before taxes.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry; applicants may meet the educational requirement if they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
• Successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodontal examinations and review patients’ medical histories and x-rays.
• Diagnose oral conditions, develop treatment plans, and provide restorative and preventative dental services.
• Supervise Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists, provide training, monitor work quality, and address performance concerns.
• Consult with physicians, oral surgeons, and other specialists; arrange referrals and assist with onsite specialty treatments.
• Review schedules, patient records, laboratory information, referrals, prescriptions, and inmate requests to support effective operations.
• Assess dental office practices, implement improvement efforts, prepare required reports, and help maintain operational standards.
• Maintain dental supplies and equipment and approve inventory requests.

Benefits

• Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55.
• DEA license renewal and liability insurance are covered by the Commonwealth.
• Up to 50 hours of additional paid leave for job-related continuing medical education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree