Staff Dentist (full-time) - UT Dentists Community Dental Clinics (multiple locations)/School of Dentistry and Harris Health System
UT Dentists, the faculty practice of UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry is accepting applications for full-time, benefits-eligible, Staff Dentist positions, in collaboration with Harris Health System, to provide comprehensive general dental care to patients at multiple community-based dental clinics (where needed).
Position Summary:
The Staff Dentist is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive general dentistry in an educational, community-based setting. Treatment will be evidence-based and driven by quality and value to the patient.
Position Key Accountabilities:
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Provide culturally competent, evidence-based, person-centered dental treatment; prescribe and carry out, or direct others in carrying out, health promotion and disease prevention, and refer patients for specialty consultation or treatment in concordance with approved clinical protocols.
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Complete a comprehensive treatment record, including but not limited to health history, treatment notes, referrals, informed consent, and other needed documentation related to patient care, in concordance with clinical protocols and local, state, and federal regulations.
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Represent UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry and cultivate long-term rapport with community physicians and other dental providers to optimize referrals and encourage the integration of oral health as a needed aspect of overall health.
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Participate in and/or deliver continuing education, professional development, mentoring, and in-service learning for practice dentists and staff; serve as a role model for life-long learning.
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Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and center rules, regulations, policies, and protocols governing the clinical provision of dental care including but not limited to workplace safety, confidentiality, and staff.
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Perform other tasks to achieve organizational and program goals and objectives, including periodic review of clinical productivity, as assigned by the Dental Director and/or Associate Dean for Patient Care.
Qualifications:
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Education and Training:
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Graduation from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)-accredited dental school
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Completion of a general dentistry residency or 2+ years of experience is preferred
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Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
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Preferred: Forward-thinking attitude with a focus on prevention, quality, and value of care, and commitment to working in a public health setting
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Preferred: Fluency in Spanish, Vietnamese, or other foreign languages
Licensure and Credentials:
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Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Texas
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Current CPR (BLS) certification required
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Valid DEA registration
Skills and Abilities:
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Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based, person-centered dental care with a focus on disease prevention, quality, and value for the patient.
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Appreciation of the impact of the social determinants of health, the capacity to function successfully as part of a large team
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Ability to use electronic health records efficiently and proficiently.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
UTHealth Benefits
UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
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In addition, all UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’s Houston rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.
Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.
