Correctional Dentist – Michael Unit

UTMB Health; Tennessee Colony (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a licensed dentist to provide general dental care to offenders within a correctional facility, under the oversight of the Cluster Dental Director. The role may involve serving multiple facilities as needed.

Required are Texas licensure, active DEA registration, and BLS-HP certification. This position operates within UTMB Correctional Managed Care and supports secure, policy-driven healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Texas dental license must be valid and current.
• Current Texas dental license registration is required.
• DEA registration for controlled substances is required.
• BLS-HP certification is required.
• Two years of general clinical practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general direct dental care for the offender population.
• Work under supervision with latitude for independent judgement.
• May provide services across multiple facilities as needed.

Education

Licensed to practice dentistry in Texas

Current registration of license to practice dentistry in Texas

Current DEA controlled substances registration

Current BLS-HP certification

Two years general clinical practice preferred

Job description

Position Qualifies for Premium Pay

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 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