What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank - Special Needs Hygienist with Dental Medicine position at University of New Mexico?
Are you a passionate
and dedicated Hygienist eager to make a meaningful difference in the field of
dental hygiene? The University of New
Mexico School of Medicine is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for
you to step into the role of Special Needs Hygienist and become a
treasured member of our esteemed faculty!
Are you passionate
about making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs by
providing them with quality dental care? Are you a passionate and dedicated hygienist
eager to make a meaningful difference in the field of dental hygiene? Look no
further! Our esteemed dental practice is
seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Special
Needs Dental Hygienist. The University
of New Mexico is seeking faculty at the Open Rank level in the Open
Track to join the Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Dental
Services. The Department of Dental
Medicine has a primary mission of delivering education and a full spectrum
of clinical care. We believe that
everyone deserves access to exceptional dental care, regardless of their
abilities or challenges. Our practice is
committed to providing specialized dental services to individuals with special
needs in a supportive and inclusive environment.
The Department of
Dental Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque is looking
for a full-time Dental Hygienist in Special Needs to provide and oversee
direct dental diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and care for patients with
Special Needs in a public health setting. You will play a vital role in ensuring that
individuals with special needs receive the dental care they deserve. You will work closely with our team to deliver
personalized and compassionate dental services tailored to the unique needs of
each patient. The ideal candidate should
be comfortable providing care to special needs patients. In addition, the ideal candidate will have
experience working with and supervising dental residents. This is an Open Rank position which affords
applicants the opportunity to enter as an Assistant, Associate, or Full
Professor and educator who is primarily engaged in clinical care with
residents. The successful applicant will
join an interdisciplinary team of faculty providing the delivery of education,
surgical services, clinical care, and research.
Responsibilities
include but are not limited to:
- Perform routine cleanings, scaling, and polishing while ensuring comfort and reducing anxiety
- Deliver preventive and therapeutic dental care tailored to individuals with various physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities.
- Teaching courses at all levels, graduate student thesis/project advising and research mentoring.
- Interacting with students in Dental Hygiene program as well as Dental Resident program and teaching courses and material assigned by director.
- Educate patients and caregivers on the importance of daily oral hygiene practices, as well as how to manage oral care routines at home for individuals with special needs.
- Participate in community outreach efforts to raise awareness about the importance of dental care for people with disabilities, offering educational materials or support to caregivers.
- Accurately document patient assessments, treatments provided, and progress in the patient's medical records to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide feedback and recommendations to the clinical team regarding the patient's ongoing dental needs.
Opportunities:
- UNM is an R-1 Institution
- Beautiful and modern clinic
- Vibrant and culturally rich city of Albuquerque, which lies in the high desert ecosystem of central New Mexico
- Gorgeous sunsets and spacious mountain views
- World-renowned Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
- Albuquerque boasts easy access to skiing, golfing and countless hiking and biking trails
- Beautiful and modern dental clinic with attached Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
- Attend in the Main Hospital OR and ASC
- Opportunity to work collaboratively with other specialties in a hospital-based setting
- Great benefits (such as a medical, dental, vision and retirement plans)
- Beautiful living areas around Albuquerque within 20 min of the clinic
- Gorgeous sunsets and spacious mountain views
Minimum
Qualifications:
- 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 of experience with special needs patients
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Master of Science degree in dental hygiene
- OSHA certified
- CPR/BLS certified
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit 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.
