What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist - Part-Time position at UNM Medical Group?
UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Staff Dentist to join our Dental Medicine Clinic. This opportunity is a part-time 0.4FTE day shift opening located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Summary:
UNMMG is looking for a part-time Staff Dentist - Special Needs Dentist to provide and oversee direct dental diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and care for patients with Special Needs in a public health setting. The ideal candidate should be comfortable providing care to special needs patients. The dentist should have current experience with general dentistry including comfort with routine and uncomplicated surgical extractions. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience working with and supervising dental residents.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Staff Dentist:
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Provide direct clinical care (adults and children)
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Provide direct clinical care to patients with special needs in a clinical setting
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Perform Surgical and Third Molar Extractions appropriate for a general dentist.
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Work in dental clinic and/or OR setting
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Provide resident didactic and clinical training
Minimum Qualifications of a Staff Dentist:
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Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine
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At least 1 year of directly related experience completing dental treatments to patients with Special Needs
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Licensure or ability to obtain licensure from New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care
Preferred Qualifications of a Staff Dentist:
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Experience in the practice of the full scope general dentistry
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Experience working with dental residents
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Demonstrated skills for implants and complicated surgical extractions
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Some experience with hospital dentistry
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Completion of an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program or equivalent from a Commission on Dental Accreditation institution.
Why Join UNM Medical Group, Inc.?
Since our creation in 2007, our dynamic organization has continued to grow and form strong partnerships within the UNM Health system. Modern Healthcare recognizes UNMMG in their Best Places to Work recognition for 2025. We ASPIRE to incorporate the following values into all aspects of our culture and work: we always demonstrate an Attitude of Service with Positivity, Integrity and Respect as we strive for Excellence. We are dedicated to embracing and promoting diversity while fostering well-being across New Mexico through cultural humility and respect for everyone.