Correctional Dentist- Polunsky Unit

Utmb; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The UTMB Health Correctional Managed Care program seeks a licensed dentist to provide direct dental care for the offender population within Texas correctional facilities, working under the Cluster Dental Director with some independent judgment. Duties may span multiple facilities as needed.

Located in a secure environment, the role requires a Texas license, Texas registration, DEA registration, and BLS-HP. Equal opportunity employer statements apply as well.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Texas.
• Current registration of license to practice dentistry in Texas.
• Current DEA registration certificate for controlled substances.
• Current BLS-HP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct dental care to the offender population.
• Work under supervision of the Cluster Dental Director with some independence.
• May deliver dental services at multiple correctional facilities.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Patient care

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.

This position is eligible for a manpower premium

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.