General Dentist

Extended Job Title
General Dentist
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.
Requisition ID
40075BR
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Pay Grade Maximum
200,251.96
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.

Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
196,121
Pay Basis
Monthly
Schedule Details
Monday through Thursday, 10 hour shifts
Work Location
Pampa
Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience preferred, but not required.

Department
Pampa Jordan Unit
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
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.
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.
Jeanne Clery Act
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Introduction
Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.


About TTUHSC
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

About the Division:
Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do.
Benefits
TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.