About the position
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. 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.
Responsibilities
- Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
- 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.
- 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.
- Documents provision of dental services and communicates with individuals, family members, guardians, community members.
- Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment.
- Participates in disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as a dentist by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
- Must have current registration certificate from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
- Must possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI#).
- Experience in general practice dentistry work is required.
- A minimum of five years' experience in general practice is preferred.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Generous time off benefits.
- Numerous opportunities for career advancement.
