Dental Hygienist; Temp-on-call

JOB CATEGORY: DENTAL CARE / HYGIENE / HEALTH CARE

POSITION SUMMARY: Under supervision of a qualified Dentist, assesses patient needs, and plans and delivers direct dental care and associated services to clinic patients. Utilizes established dental hygiene protocol and procedures. Performs some clerical duties related to the dental program.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

• Certificate or Diploma representing the successful completion of an Associates or Bachelor’s degree from a Dental Hygiene program accredited by the American Dental Association Council on Dental Accreditation.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must obtain by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment:

• Licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the State of New Mexico.
• BLS/CPR certification. Certification must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite.

Must obtain within six months of hire and maintain current throughout employment:

• New Mexico Certification for Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienist.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:

• According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements,” this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee’s PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.

$100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

BONUSES

• All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

ABOUT PMS

• Founded in 1969, PMS is a non‑profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
• Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
• We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
• We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
• PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.

WHY PMS?

• Mission‑driven organization
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition Reimbursement

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability

• Job Identification 10481
• Job Category Dental Assistants & Hygienists
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 305
  
  E. Washington Ave, Tucumcari, NM, 88401, US
• Program Description Quay County Family Dental