Open Rank - Special Needs Hygienist with Dental Medicine

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.