Dentist - SCI Houtzdale

Salary

$162,876.00 - $204,148.00 Annually

Location

Clearfield County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-50996-33930

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR HOU Med

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

7/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

33930

Position Number

00227286

Union

PDA

Bargaining Unit

T4

Pay Group

DR02

Bureau / Division Code

00113830

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale

Worksite Address

209 Institution Drive

City

Houtzdale, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16698

Contact Name

Ronda Hugaboom

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Are you a passionate and talented dentist who delivers top-notch dental care? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) is looking for you! As a dentist with DOC, you will provide basic dental care at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Houtzdale. This role offers clinical autonomy, work-life balance, and excellent support from staff and management. If you believe in the importance of delivering high-quality dental services to all patients, apply today to begin a fulfilling career in public service!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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

• Dental Treatment: Provide routine examinations, identify oral health conditions, and administer dental procedures to inmates
• Team Leadership: Direct the daily activities of dental staff to support safe and efficient operations
• Specialist Assistance: Support dental specialists during on-site procedures and related care
• Operational Safety: Follow all required security protocols, tool controls, and material handling rules
• Care Coordination: Consult with and refer inmate patients to medical, surgical, or dental specialists as needed

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, four days per week, with a 30-minute lunch break and rotating days off. You will not be required to work evenings or on-call duties.
• Eligible for full retirement benefits as early as age 55
• DEA License renewal and liability insurance is covered by the Commonwealth
• Up to 50 hours of additional paid leave for job-related continuing medical education
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Competitive, with potential for yearly incentive payments in addition to your standard salary. (Quality Assurance Payments)
• 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 Requirement:

• 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 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.