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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Houtzdale, Pennsylvania

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Salary

$166,143.00 - $208,236.00 Annually

Location

Clearfield County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59033-33930

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR HOU Med

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

33930

Position Number

00227286

Union

PDA

Bargaining Unit

T4

Pay Group

DR02

Bureau / Division Code

00113830

Bureau / Division

SCI Houtzdale

Worksite Address

209 Institution Drive

City

Houtzdale, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16698

Contact Name

Ronda Hugaboom

Contact Phone

717.307.3234

Contact Email

rhugaboom@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Are you eager to use your dental skills to bring quality care to people who truly need it? The Dentist position with the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers a meaningful way to support public health while strengthening your professional path. This role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Houtzdale offers clinical autonomy and assignment flexibility that supports work-life balance, and excellent support from a dedicated team in a stable clinical setting. Apply today to join a workplace where your expertise helps improve lives every day.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides comprehensive dental care and leadership within the clinical operations of the facility. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

  • Patient Evaluation: Assess dental conditions by reviewing histories, examining periodontal status, and creating treatment plans
  • Clinical Treatment: Deliver preventative and restorative dental care while maintaining strict infection control standards
  • Team Leadership: Guide Dental Assistants and Hygienists by providing training, reviewing work, and supporting hiring activities
  • Operational Review: Examine schedules, records, and requests to ensure clinic effectiveness and respond to patient concerns
  • Supply Management: Monitor inventory levels, approve needed items, and maintain proper security and tool control


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

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Posting ID: 1299007678 Posted: 2026-09-24 Job Title: Houtzdale