Correctional Dentist - Gurney Unit

Utmb; Tennessee Colony (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a licensed dentist to provide direct dental care for the offender population within correctional facilities in Texas. The role operates under supervision with latitude for independent judgement and may serve multiple facilities as needed.

The position requires Texas licensure, current TX dental license registration, DEA registration, and BLS-HP certification. Work environment includes security considerations and pre-employment drug testing.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Texas.
• Current registration of license to practice dentistry in the state of Texas.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substance registration certificate.
• Current BLS-HP.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

Texas dental license

Texas dental license registration

DEA registration

BLS-HP

Job description

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs responsible general direct dental care services for the offender population of a correctional facility, in conformance with University procedures and Health Services policies. Works under supervision of the Cluster Dental Director with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement. May be required to provide dental services on multiple facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard patient caresupplies, equipment and mechanical devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Texas.
• Current registration of license to practice dentistry in the state of Texas.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substance registration certificate.
• Current BLS-HP.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years minimum general clinical practice preferred.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.