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Job Description
Correctional Unit Dentist
Brownfield
40547BR
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- Accepts responsibility for individual and team action in all areas of job performance.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change. Effective in adjusting to new or different assignments.
- Participates with honest effort to get on with new ways of doing things. Engages with team to quickly implement required changes. Offers any constructive feedback to leadership in manner which does not undermine their efforts on the project with others in the organization.
- Effectively expresses ideas/information in a complete, clear, concise, organized, and timely manner appropriate for the audience. Actively listens to others and is open to suggestions.
Quality communication yields working relationships yielding team success. Advises Dental Director when clinic has down-time for any reason. - Possesses sufficient knowledge, skill, and ability to perform all aspects of the job effectively, efficiently, and safely.
- Peer review of dental care records shows appropriate use of SOAP format for evaluations of dental complaints. Documents vital signs before local anesthetic. Meets community standards of care. Follows Texas Tech guidelines for use of EMR.
- Develops and manages workforce based on the organizational goals by ensuring that employees are recruited, selected, compensated, trained, developed, promoted, disciplined, and appraised according to TTUHSC policy and procedure.
- Addresses individual subordinates' development in Performance Evaluations and in actions taken to engage staff in growth activities. In-service records show that infection control policy is reviewed annually. Total hours of other dental related in-service topics meet accrediting body standards.
Required Qualifications
Current license to practice dentistry by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners required. Current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration certificate required
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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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