Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant

Are you a detail-oriented dental professional who takes pride in a perfectly run clinic? At Pima Medical Institute, the Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant ensures our students and faculty have a safe, sterile, and organized environment to thrive in. From managing high-level sterilization protocols to mentoring Dental Assisting externs, you will be the "go-to" person for clinic operations. Whether you are looking for a stable full-time career or a part-time role to balance your schedule, we have a place for you on our Albuquerque team.

Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant

Location: Albuquerque, NM | On-Campus Pay Range: $17.84 – $21.40 / hour

Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Are you a detail-oriented dental professional who takes pride in a perfectly run clinic? At Pima Medical Institute, the Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant ensures our students and faculty have a safe, sterile, and organized environment to thrive in.

From managing high-level sterilization protocols to mentoring Dental Assisting externs, you will be the "go-to" person for clinic operations. Whether you are looking for a stable full-time career or a part-time role to balance your schedule, we have a place for you on our Albuquerque team.

Key Responsibilities

• Sterilization Leadership: Oversee the preparation of instruments and sterilization procedures, ensuring 100% compliance with clinic disinfection standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Assist with OSHA compliance, maintaining safety logs, and following strict radiological and health safeguards.
• Inventory Control: Maintain the clinical supply inventory and handle ordering in coordination with the Clinical Director.
• Chair-Side Support: Serve as a chair-side assistant for clinic dentists or hygienists as required during patient care.
• Mentorship: Coordinate and train Dental Assisting externs on clinic flow and sterilization techniques.
• Clinic Maintenance: Oversee the upkeep of lab equipment and track dental lab cases to ensure timely results.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Credentials: Must hold current licenses, certifications, or designations as required by New Mexico law to work in a dental setting (e.g., Radiation Health & Safety/DANB).
• Knowledge: Strong familiarity with dental instruments, sterilization techniques, and OSHA clinical standards.
• Communication: Ability to follow complex instructions and communicate effectively with students, staff, and the public.
• Physical: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and navigate a busy indoor clinic environment.

 

Benefits & Compensation

• Pay: $17.84 – $21.40 per hour.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—be an owner of the company!
• Retirement: 401(k) with a 10% Employer Match.
• Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (for eligible hours).
• Perks: Tuition reimbursement, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.