Dentist II

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Corpus Christi, TX 78405
902 Airport Rd, Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center

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  Dentist II
• Job Title: Dentist II
• Agency: Health & Human Services Commission
• Department: Dental Clinical Services
• Posting Number: 12407
• Closing Date: 02/28/2026
• Salary Range: $12,700.00 – $17,370.75 monthly
• Shift: Day (First)
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Telework: Not Eligible
• Travel: Up to 5%

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus‑based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

The Dentist is responsible for providing dental services for individuals living at the Supported Living Center and certain identified individuals living in community‑based settings, including advanced dental care and treatment to elevate the oral hygiene of all individuals. The Dentist is responsible to implement best practices in treatment. The Dentist is an integral part of Medical Services working to elevate overall health for individuals residing at the State Supported Living Center.

Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment. Oversees other dentist(s), dental assistant(s) and dental Hygienists as assigned by the Dental Director.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy. May serve in an on‑call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
• Provides dental services directly to multi‑disabled individuals with challenging behavioral issues and multiple medical system issues, including individuals with unique dental malformations, at State Supported Living Center, and certain identified individuals living in community‑based settings.
• Oversees other dentist and dental hygienists with non‑routine dental care and cleanings.
• Evaluates dental care and makes recommendations to improve oral function, oral hygiene, and appearance.
• Develops and implements desensitization practices and ensures other dental personnel follow the plan of care, to include evaluation of current medications and possible interactions with dental sedation methods.
• Documents provision of dental services and communicates with individuals, family members, guardians, community members. Contacts include discussion of dental needs with individuals, family members and guardians, to explain dental services provided and needed and to address complex situations.
• Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment.
• Other duties as assigned including but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

• Knowledge of and experience performing dental services including use of dental equipment.
• Knowledge of best practices related to oral hygiene and health care.
• Knowledge of and experience diagnosing dental problems and documenting examinations and courses of treatment.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, ICF‑IID standards, certification requirements for the Council on Quality and Leadership, HHSC policies and procedures,…