Dental Provider - Metropolitan Detention Center

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring a Dental Provider for the Metropolitan Detention Center. This opportunity is PRN on-call (0.01FTE) position located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center PRN Dentist (on-call) is a clinical position that

provides dental health services to the patient population at BCMDC when needed. Reports to the

BCMDC Clinic Dental Director to provide dental care that follows the BCMDC policies and procedures.

Summary:

The University of New Mexico, Department of Dental Medicine, is seeking a PRN Staff Dentist to serve as an MDC Site Dental Provider. Providers at the MDC will serve the patient population at MDC in accordance with national standards and the McClendon Agreement.

Minimum Job Requirements of a Dental Provider:

1. Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine
2. Fully licensed to practice dentistry in the state of New Mexico
3. Current DEA registration.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Dental Provider:

• Performing Surgical and Third Molar Extractions on the level of general dentistry.
• Working in the MDC dental clinic
• After-hours call at MDC as needed
• Fostering inter-professional practice collaborations
• Providing direct clinical care
• Modeling and upholding the educational foundation for professional behavior
  
  Maintaining immaculate documentation of all procedures and practices in an electronic chart
• Perform and interpret radiographic exams as needed.
• Provide dental treatment, including emergency treatment of the teeth and surrounding soft tissue, such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy within the scope of a general Dentistry, including extractions. Correct significant oral problems, which may adversely affect inmate's health as, deemed necessary.
• Make proper referral for procedures, which cannot be performed at facility.
• Report any unusual occurrences or accidents to the site or l Medical Director.

About UNM Medical Group, Inc.

UNM Medical Group, Inc. (UNMMG) is the practice plan organization for physicians and other medical providers associated with the UNM Health Sciences Center. UNMMG is a New Mexico non-profit corporation and is an equal opportunity employer. UNMMG strives to mitigate health disparities brought about by technology; we aim to reach underrepresented populations, making healthcare more equitable and accessible for all of the people in New Mexico; we have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

We will strive as an institution and as individuals to recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity and to foster health and well-being throughout New Mexico by weaving cultural humility and respect for all people.

Apply TODAY to our Dental Provider opportunity with the UNM Medical Group, Inc. and our Recruiter will contact you shortly! Please include a cover letter which describes your educational and professional background, your interest in correctional medicine, and alignment with the mission of the UNM School of Medicine. Attach a copy of your CV.