Dentist- Correctional Health

At Harris Health System, we champion better health for our patients, their families and our community, by connecting them to an integrated healthcare system that provides high-quality healthcare. Harris Health focuses on the delivery of primary care, wellness and prevention services to the residents of Harris County, Texas, through its extensive network of inpatient and outpatient facilities. Harris Health is a proud recipient of the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered medical homes. Harris Health's medical faculty and residents are provided by its nationally recognized medical school partners: Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Job Summary - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Dentist will be responsible for providing comprehensive dental care services to dental patients within all Harris County Jail facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees: Doctor of Dental Services (DDS) ' Required

Licenses & Certification:
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCCHP) certification

Work Experience: Two (2) years of direct dental services experience

Communication Skills: Above average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact), Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking), Writing/ Correspondence, Writing/ Reports

Job Attributes

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Medical Terms