Correctional Dentist- Hughes Unit

Utmb; Gatesville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a dentist to perform general direct dental care for the offender population within Texas correctional facilities. The role operates under the supervision of the Cluster Dental Director with some independence, and may cover multiple facilities as needed.

Applicants must hold a Texas dental license, current TX license registration, DEA registration, and BLS-HP certification. Salary is commensurate with experience and UTMB’s policies.

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) registration certificate.
• Current BLS-Health Provider (BLS-HP).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct general dental care to the offender population in a correctional facility.
• Work under supervision with latitude for independent judgment and may serve multiple facilities.

Education

TX Dental License

TX License Registration

DEA Registration

BLS-HP Certification

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.