Correctional Dentist- Hughes Unit

UTMB Health; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a licensed dentist to provide general direct dental care within a correctional facility. You will work under supervision of the Cluster Dental Director with latitude for independent judgement and may serve more than one facility.

Located in Texas, the role requires adherence to University policies, DEA registration, and BLS-HP; prior general practice experience is preferred to support offender patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice dentistry in Texas is required.
• Current license registration to practice dentistry in Texas.
• Current DEA registration certificate.
• Current BLS-HP certification.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Texas

Current registration of license to practice dentistry in the state of Texas

Current DEA registration certificate

Current BLS-HP

Job description

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 care supplies, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Compensation