Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals needs by providing them with quality dental care? Look no further! Our esteemed dental practice is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Dental Services Provider. The University of New Mexico is seeking faculty at the Temporary Part-Time (TPT) General Dentist 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. Position Summary The University of New Mexico Department of Dental Medicine is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Part-Time (TPT) General Dentist to provide targeted administrative and program support ensuring dental residents meet specialty training, procedural, and accreditation requirements. This position supports residency education in areas including maxillofacial surgery, implant dentistry, and other required specialty rotations. This role is essential to maintaining compliance with accreditation and program standards, reducing administrative burden on faculty, and ensuring residents complete all required clinical experiences and case minimums in a timely and well-documented manner. Work Schedule & Appointment This is a Temporary Part-Time (TPT) position at 0.05 FTE, designed to provide focused support for residency compliance and accreditation needs. Key Responsibilities Track resident clinical case requirements for maxillofacial surgery, implant procedures, and other specialty competencies Monitor resident progress toward required procedural minimums and accreditation standards Maintain accurate logs and documentation of completed cases and specialty rotations Prepare reports and summaries for residency program leadership related to compliance and resident progress Assist with preparation for accreditation reviews, site visits, and internal audits Communicate with residents and faculty regarding scheduling, requirements, and completion status Coordinate resident schedules with internal and external specialty providers Support continuous quality improvement by identifying gaps in tracking, documentation, or compliance processes Opportunities: Beautiful and modern clinic Clinic has an attached Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Attend in the OR and ASC Opportunity to work collaboratively with other specialties in a hospital-based setting Competitive Salary 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
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