Correctional Unit Dentist

Correctional Unit Dentist

Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures of inmate patients and employees injured as a result of TDCJ-. Ensures that appropriate dental care is accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion. Renders dental judgment regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit. Works under general direction of the Regional Dental Director, with wide latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Directly supervises 2-4 dental hygienists in the unit dental services. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

• Directly supervises dental staff and provides dental services.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include providing chairside dental care, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; assist in appraising performance; encouraging dental staff, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Travel may be required to perform chairside dentistry at other units as assigned.

• One year of experience preferred, but not required.

• Current license to practice dentistry by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners required.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration certificate required.

Travel Required:

Up to 25%.

Pay Grade Minimum: 194,548;
Pay Grade Maximum: 200,139.

Pay Basis:
Monthly.

Schedule Details:
Will discuss during interview.

Work Location:

Pampa.

Job Type: Full Time.

Shift: Day.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.