Dental Hygiene Clinic Dentist

Your Mission

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a dedicated Clinical Dentist to support our Dental Hygiene Program in Albuquerque. In this vital role, you will provide essential dental services while collaborating with students, instructors, and clinical staff in a dynamic educational environment. The ideal candidate is a licensed dentist passionate about mentorship, ready to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care, and eager to help shape the next generation of dental professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental services within the dental hygiene clinic and supervise care during medical emergencies.
• Mentorship: Supervise, evaluate, and mentor student dental hygienists and dental assistant externs in clinical practice.
• Diagnostics: Prescribe and oversee radiographic and other diagnostic services per New Mexico State Board regulations.
• Instruction: Provide didactic and/or laboratory instruction as assigned by the Program Director.
• Collaboration: Support clinic operations and participate in clinical meetings and in-service training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: DDS or DMD degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of New Mexico.
• Experience: 3+ years of clinical experience is preferred.
• Leadership: Prior experience in a clinical teaching, supervisory, or mentoring role is highly desirable.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication;
• Proficiency with computer applications.

Benefits & Compensation

• Pay Range: $48.01 – $62.41 per hour.
• Financial Future: 401(k) with a 10% Employer Match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (for eligible hours).
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave (PSL), and paid holidays.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development.