Open Rank - Special Needs Hygienist with Dental Medicine - req# 32066

Are you a passionateand dedicated Hygienist eager to make a meaningful difference in the field ofdental hygiene? The University of NewMexico School of Medicine is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity foryou to step into the role of Special Needs Hygienist and become atreasured member of our esteemed faculty!

Are you passionateabout making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs byproviding them with quality dental care? Are you a passionate and dedicated hygienisteager to make a meaningful difference in the field of dental hygiene? Look nofurther! Our esteemed dental practice isseeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a SpecialNeeds Dental Hygienist. The Universityof New Mexico is seeking faculty at the Open Rank level in the OpenTrack to join the Department of Dental Medicine, Division of DentalServices. The Department of DentalMedicine has a primary mission of delivering education and a full spectrumof clinical care. We believe thateveryone deserves access to exceptional dental care, regardless of theirabilities or challenges. Our practice iscommitted to providing specialized dental services to individuals with specialneeds in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Department ofDental Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque is lookingfor a full-time Dental Hygienist in Special Needs to provide and overseedirect dental diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and care for patients withSpecial Needs in a public health setting. You will play a vital role in ensuring thatindividuals with special needs receive the dental care they deserve. You will work closely with our team to deliverpersonalized and compassionate dental services tailored to the unique needs ofeach patient. The ideal candidate shouldbe comfortable providing care to special needs patients. In addition, the ideal candidate will haveexperience working with and supervising dental residents. This is an Open Rank position which affordsapplicants the opportunity to enter as an Assistant, Associate, or FullProfessor and educator who is primarily engaged in clinical care withresidents. The successful applicant willjoin an interdisciplinary team of faculty providing the delivery of education,surgical services, clinical care, and research.

Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to:

• Perform routinecleanings, scaling, and polishing while ensuring comfort and reducing anxiety
• Deliver preventiveand therapeutic dental care tailored to individuals with various physical,developmental, and cognitive disabilities.
• Teaching courses atall levels, graduate student thesis/project advising and research mentoring.
• Interacting withstudents in Dental Hygiene program as well as Dental Resident program andteaching courses and material assigned by director.
• Educate patients andcaregivers on the importance of daily oral hygiene practices, as well as how tomanage oral care routines at home for individuals with special needs.
• Participate incommunity outreach efforts to raise awareness about the importance of dentalcare for people with disabilities, offering educational materials or support tocaregivers.
• Accurately documentpatient assessments, treatments provided, and progress in the patient’s medicalrecords to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide feedback andrecommendations to the clinical team regarding the patient's ongoing dentalneeds.

Opportunities:

• UNM is an R-1Institution
• Beautiful and modernclinic
• Vibrant andculturally rich city of Albuquerque, which lies in the high desert ecosystem ofcentral New Mexico
• Gorgeous sunsets andspacious mountain views
• World-renownedAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
• Albuquerque boastseasy access to skiing, golfing and countless hiking and biking trails
• Beautiful and moderndental clinic with attached Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
• Attend in the MainHospital OR and ASC
• Opportunity to workcollaboratively with other specialties in a hospital-based setting
• Great benefits (suchas a medical, dental, vision and retirement plans)
• Beautiful livingareas around Albuquerque within 20 min of the clinic
• Gorgeous sunsets andspacious mountain views

MinimumQualifications:

• Master of Science degree in dental hygiene or related degree
• Current dental hygiene License in New Mexico, or license by hire date
• At least 1 year ofexperience with special needs patients

PreferredQualifications:

• Master of Science degree in dental hygiene
• OSHA certified
• CPR/BLS certified
• A demonstratedcommitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well asworking with broadly diverse communities

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants should submit a letter of intent, a current curriculum vitae and a 2-year activity log of completed dental procedures. In the letter of intent, please include your vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, student success, and working with broadly diverse communities. Three professional references will be requested when contacted for an interview. Angel Baca at (505) 485-8251 angjbaca@salud.unm.edu.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.