Dentist - SCI Houtzdale

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Clearfield County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is hiring a Dentist at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Houtzdale to provide dental care and guide clinical operations in support of inmate health. The role includes making treatment decisions, leading a dedicated dental team, and helping improve the quality of dental services across the facility.

The Dentist performs examinations, diagnoses oral conditions, and provides restorative and preventive treatment. The position also involves preparing treatment plans, ensuring safe administration of anesthetics, and explaining care instructions. The Dentist leads and guides Dental Assistants and Hygienists, provides training, and supports performance reviews. Additional duties include reviewing schedules, records, and documentation; responding to requests; supporting quality improvement; and maintaining inventory of dental supplies and equipment, including approving requests for needed items.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, four days per week, with rotating days off. The position is not eligible for telework. 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. Competitive salary may include yearly incentive payments through Quality Assurance Payments.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Examine patients, diagnose oral conditions, and provide restorative and preventive dental treatments.
• Prepare treatment plans, ensure safe administration of anesthetics, and explain care instructions.
• Lead and guide Dental Assistants and Hygienists, provide training, and support performance reviews.
• Review schedules, records, and documentation; respond to requests; and support quality improvement.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and approve requests for needed items.

Benefits

• Full retirement benefits may be available as early as age 55.
• DEA license renewal is covered by the Commonwealth.
• Liability insurance is covered by the Commonwealth.
• Up to 50 hours of additional paid leave for job-related continuing medical education.
• Potential yearly incentive payments in addition to standard salary through Quality Assurance Payments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree