Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant

Location:

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.