Dentist - SCI Huntingdon
About The Position
The Dentist at the Department of Corrections’ State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon leads and performs dental services for inmates while helping oversee the dental clinic’s daily operations. The role provides guidance to dental staff and supports quality, safety, and compliance standards. It offers a structured clinical setting as part of a collaborative healthcare team. The position is full time, 37.5 hours per week, with scheduled hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 30-minute lunch break. Evening, weekend, and on-call work are not required. The position is onsite; 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 posting notes potential yearly incentive payments in addition to standard salary and eligibility for full retirement benefits as early as age 55.
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved school of dentistry. Applicants may meet the educational requirement when 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.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct periodontal examinations; review medical histories and x-rays; diagnose oral conditions; and develop treatment plans.
- Provide restorative and preventative dental services to inmates.
- Supervise Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists, provide training, monitor work quality, and address performance concerns when needed.
- 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 clinic 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.
- Potential yearly incentive payments in addition to standard salary (Quality Assurance Payments).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
