Pediatric Dentist (Contract) in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Job Location:
Albuquerque, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Pediatric Dentist (Contract) in Albuquerque New Mexico
Position Overview
We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist to provide part-time non-personal healthcare services in a clinical setting serving children and adolescents in Albuquerque NM.
This is a contract position supporting preventative diagnostic restorative and emergency dental services for pediatric patients including those with special healthcare needs.
Location: Albuquerque NM
Schedule: Part-time 27 hours per week
Hours: MondayFriday between 8:00 AM 5:30 PM
This is a non-personal services contract. The selected provider will function as an independent contractor and maintain full professional judgment in clinical care.
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Dentist will provide comprehensive pediatric dental services including:
Diagnostic Services
Clinical examinations
Radiographs
Diagnostic models and appropriate testing
Preventative Services
Fluoride treatments
Silver diamine fluoride
Sealants
Space maintenance
Restorative Services
Routine and complex procedures
Administration of local anesthesia
Nitrous oxide sedation
Behavior management techniques
Emergency Services
Trauma care
Treatment of dental pain and infections
Extractions
Pulpotomies and pulpectomies
Additional responsibilities include:
Providing specialty pediatric dentistry services and limited general dental care as needed
Managing dental anxiety using child-friendly techniques
Educating children and families on oral hygiene and nutrition
Collaborating within a team-based environment
Participating in quality improvement initiatives
Documenting all patient encounters in the designated dental practice management system
Providing in-service training when appropriate
Candidates must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations.
Qualifications
DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
Completion of an accredited pediatric dental residency program
Active unrestricted dental license in any U.S. state or territory
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Eligible for credentialing and privileging at the facility
Resume/CV detailing relevant experience
Three written professional references addressing reliability stability and suitability for working with children and adolescents
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Post Residency Experience
- Dentrix
- SOAP
- .NET
- Communication skills
- Haskell
- HIPAA
- Chairside Assisting
- Pediatrics Experience
- Medical Imaging
- Eaglesoft
- Mentoring
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