Correctional Dentist- Polunsky Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Livingston, TX, seeks a licensed dentist to provide direct dental care within the Polunsky Facility. The role operates under supervision with latitude for independent judgment and may serve multiple facilities.

Located in a correctional setting, the position requires security clearance and pre-employment drug testing; candidates must hold Texas dental license, TX registration, DEA registration, and BLS-HP.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Texas.
• Current registration of license to practice dentistry in the state of Texas.
• Current 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 dentistry license

Texas dental board registration

DEA registration

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.

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Livingston

Work Locations: Polunsky Facility

Job: Patient CareRegular

Employee Status: Manager

Job Level: Day Shift