Complex Care Instructor

Touro University; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Retirement Plan (403b)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Touro University in Albuquerque is seeking multiple Complex Care Instructors to lead patient care and clinical guidance for dental students. The role requires a D.D.S./DMD from an accredited dental program and significant clinical experience.

Instructors will assist in complex patient management and supervise student interactions. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, ensuring a supportive working environment including health plans, retirement options, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience of at least 5 years.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Certificate of training from an ADA-accredited AEGD or GPR program required.

Responsibilities

• Guide student doctor/patient interactions and assist in clinical practice.
• Ensure accuracy of notes, charges, and professionalism.
• Monitor compliance with clinical protocols.

Skills

Professionalism

Patient management techniques

Clinical education

Education

D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent

Job description

Complex Care Instructor

Job Locations: US-NM-Albuquerque

ID: 2026-13034

College: TUNY - College of Dental Medicine

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule Shift: varies

Hours Per Week: 36.5

Travel: As needed

Category: Healthcare/Clinics

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location : Country: US

Overview

Directly reporting to the Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, Complex Clinical Faculty treat patients with dental issues that are intricate and require an experienced dentist to diagnose, treatment plan, and render care. Complex care is beyond the treatment ability of a predoctoral dental student but Touro College New Mexico (TCNM) has dentists assigned to complex clinic to perform these treatments with the assistance of predoctoral students. Based on a classification system the we have created, our students learn to recognize the need for referrals. These cases may involve multiple issues, such as: Missing teeth, severe bite problems, loss of vertical dimension, extensive decay, significant tooth damage, periodontal disease and infection, oral pain or dysfunction, teeth in unsuitable positions, bone loss, etc.

Touro College of Dental Medicine (Albuquerque, New Mexico Clinic) is currently hiring multiple Complex Care Instructors

Responsibilities

• Initiating and guiding student doctor/patient interaction and assisting in transition to clinical practice.
• Arriving prior to clinical start, providing guidance and direction in the care of complex patients by huddling with students and the complex team in the treatment plan and progress of each of the daily patients.
• Acting as a model to students on professionalism and patient management techniques.
• Assuring accuracy of notes, charges, preparedness, professionalism, promptness and their subsequent approval.
• Assisting in solving patient related problems.
• Monitoring unapproved notes and treatments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Reporting instances of misconduct to their CPL (Clinical Practice leader), Director of Clinical Education, and Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs.
• Maintaining calibration as determined by the Director of Clinical Education, as well as:
  • Ensuring the clinical protocols are being followed in their clinical areas.
  • Infection Control Compliance.
• Completing reviews of student activity upon request.
• Attending periodic meetings, and attending clinical faculty meetings, including Faculty Forum.
• Membership, if appointed, to relevant Clinical Committees that include Clinical Practice Leaders and Directors of Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Screening/Intake, Radiology, Anesthesia, and Facial Pain.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent required.
• Clinical experience of at least 5 years.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.

Certifications/Licensures

• Certificate of training from an ADA-accredited AEGD or GPR program, or other advanced degrees required.

Benefits

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule

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