Dentist (Part-Time)

• SCI Huntingdon Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $84.94
• $106.46 Hourly dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Huntingdon 1100 Pike Street (Show on map) Aug 12, 2026 Salary $84.94
• $106.

46 Hourly Location Huntingdon County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Part-Time Job Number

CS-2026-53725-33930

Department Department of Corrections Division CR HUN Med Opening Date 07/13/2026 Closing Date 8/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 33930 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union PDA Bargaining Unit T4 Pay Group DR02 Bureau / Division Code 00114230 Bureau / Division State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon / Medical Worksite Address 1100 Pike Street City Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16654 Contact Name Yen Le Contact Phone 717.705.5614 Contact Email hole@pa.gov

THE POSITION

The Department of Corrections invites skilled dentists to bring their expertise to a part-time role that supports important community health needs. As a Dentist (Part-Time) with the Department of Corrections, you will help deliver dependable dental services to the inmate population at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Huntingdon. This position offers clinical autonomy, assignment flexibility that supports work-life balance, and excellent support from a dedicated team in a stable clinical setting. Apply today to become part of a team that is committed to service, responsibility, and high standards of care.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on providing essential dental care and overseeing daily operations within the correctional setting. As a dentist with the Department of Corrections, you will perform the following duties:

Clinical Care:

Provide examinations, diagnose oral diseases, and deliver dental treatment to inmates

Staff Oversight:

Supervise the daily work of assigned dental staff

Treatment Support:

Assist specialists during on-site procedures

Security Compliance:

Maintain required tool control, security measures, and material handling procedures

Patient Consultation:

Consult with and refer patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health care professionals Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Part-time employment, up to a 30-hour work week Your work schedule is to be determined. You will not be required to work weekends. Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position. Hourly rate: In some cases, the hourly rate may be non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly rate of $84.94 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

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.

Special Requirement:

You must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

Other Requirements:

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How to

Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.

• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.