Correctional Unit Dentist

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Abilene
Nov 01, 2024
Correctional Unit Dentist Abilene 39197BR Position Description 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-ID activities. Insures 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. Major/Essential Functions Directly supervises dental staff and providing 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. Makes productive use of clinic resource capacity, including his own time and that of those supervised. Routine travel will be required to perform chairside dentistry at other units as assigned. Required Qualifications License/Certifications: Current license to practice dentistry by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration certificates. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=877734 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx. jeid-da8f8595dcc3e944b126343470743f60