Dentist

The dentist performs various patient care duties under the supervision of the Medical Director.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Provide dental services for patients both routine and non-routine
• Perform documentation of all services provided
• Comply with facility Standard Operating Procedures to meet standards for accrediting agencies; specifically, Joint Commission guidelines, CMS Standards, VSH Policy and Directives and HHSC Standards, Rules and Directives.

Requirements:

• Must be licensed as a dentist by the State of Texas
• Must comply with HHSC immunization requirements
• Must submit to HHSC required drug test
• Must submit to HHSC required fingerprinting
• Must complete facility and HHSC required training
• Must abide by staffing agency and VSH's attendance and leave policy
• Must abide by the rules, regulations, and policies of HHSC and Vernon State Hospital

License, Certification, or Registration Required:

• Current and unrestricted license to practice Dentistry with the State of Texas through TDLR
• Must be certified by the American Heart Association –BLS in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintain that certification while providing services at the Vernon State Hospital
• Copies of CPR certifications must be kept on file with VSH's Contracting office
• All certifications must be current and remain as such while providing services at the Vernon State Hospital