UTMB Health

Correctional Dentist - Ellis Unit

UTMB Health$80K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed dentist in Texas
  • Current DEA registration certificate
  • BLS-HP certified
  • Two years of general dental practice preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide dental care services to offender population
  • Follow internal control and reporting structures
  • Ensure compliance with Health Services policies
  • Maintain patient care equipment and supplies
  • Exercise independent judgment under supervision

Benefits

  • Employment in a meaningful and impactful setting
  • Gain experience in a unique healthcare environment
  • Opportunities for continuing education
  • Collaboration with a specialized healthcare team
  • Security clearance provided for work environment
Full 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 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.

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