UTMB Health

Correctional Dentist - Estelle Unit

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

Qualifications

  • Must be licensed to practice dentistry in Texas
  • Current registration for Texas dental license required
  • Possess a DEA controlled substance registration certificate
  • Hold a current Basic Life Support certification (BLS-HP)
  • Two years of general clinical practice preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct dental care to inmates
  • Adhere to established health services policies
  • Work under supervision of Cluster Dental Director
  • Exercise independent judgment in patient care
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and department reporting

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact inmate health outcomes
  • Experience working in a unique correctional healthcare environment
  • Potential for job stability within state-operated facilities
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
  • Support with ongoing professional development opportunities
Full 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.

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