HJ Staffing is seeking a qualified, licensed Dentist to provide contracted routine and non-routine dental services to patients within the facility. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Dentist will deliver quality oral healthcare while ensuring compliance with facility standards and accrediting bodies.
Location: Vernon State Hospital (4730 College Drive, Vernon, TX 76384)
Shift / Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Tentative Start Date: November 2, 2026 (commences upon completion of all compliance & clearance requirements)
Response / Application Deadline: October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Provide routine and non-routine dental services to facility patients.
- Documentation: Perform complete, accurate, and timely documentation of all services provided.
- Regulatory Compliance: Adhere strictly to facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), accrediting agency standards (specifically Joint Commission guidelines, CMS Standards), VSH policies and directives, and HHSC rules and directives.
- Attendance: Comply with staffing agency and Vernon State Hospital attendance and leave policies.
Qualifications & Requirements
Licensure & Certification:
- Dental License: Active, current, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Texas (issued through TDLR/TSBDE).
- CPR Certification: Current certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. Must remain current throughout the duration of services.
HHSC Compliance & Clearances:
- Compliance with HHSC immunization requirements.
- Submission to required HHSC drug testing.
- Completion of HHSC required fingerprinting and background checks.
- Completion of required facility and HHSC onboarding/training programs.