Dental Hygienist (20 hrs/wk)
Compensation
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
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.
Qualifications
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
- Competitive salaries
- Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 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
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist assesses patient needs and delivers direct dental care under the supervision of a qualified dentist. They also perform clerical duties and follow established dental hygiene protocols.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in New Mexico | 48 active | 5,705 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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