Dentist - SCI Smithfield (Part-Time)

Salary: $84.94 Hourly
Location : Huntingdon County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Part-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-56532-33930
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR SMI Med
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 33930
Union: PDA
Bargaining Unit: T4
Pay Group: DR02
Bureau / Division Code: 00116430
Bureau / Division: State Correctional Institution at Smithfield/Medical
Worksite Address: 1120 Pike Street
City: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 16652
Contact Name: Yen Le
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THE POSITION
Are you looking for a clinical role with purpose, stability, and work-life balance? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a dedicated Dentist at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield. Here, your clinical skills directly improve the health, dignity, and well-being of inmates who relay on your care every day. Step into a rewarding position where you can practice meaningful dentistry alongside a collaborative health care team, supported by consistent, predictable scheduling that leaves your evenings and weekends free!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Dentist supports SCI Smithfield by providing dental care, evaluating patient needs, and guiding the work of dental staff. This role ensures safe, accurate, and effective treatment for inmates while supporting facility operations. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Evaluation: Conduct periodontal exams, review medical histories, assess x-rays, and develop treatment plans
• Dental Treatment: Provide restorative and preventative procedures while maintaining infection control standards
• Patient Guidance: Explain preventative care and post-procedural instructions to support patient understanding
• Specialist Coordination: Consult with medical specialists and refer patients for advanced care when necessary
• Staff Leadership: Lead and oversee dental staff, provide training, and support performance evaluations
• Operational Review: Evaluate schedules, documentation, and dental office operations to improve quality and meet standards

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 30 hours per week
• The work schedule is to be determined. You will not be required to work evenings, weekends, or on-call duties.
• 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:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• 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.

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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.


Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our

• Yes

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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a current license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Dentistry Board?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list your license number and expiration date below. If you do not have a license, please list N/A in the text box.
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Have you graduated from an approved school of dentistry?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes
• No

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If you are within three months of graduating from an approved school of dentistry, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.
Required Question