Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant (Full-Time)

Pima-Medical-Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan with match

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Sick leave

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in San Antonio is seeking a Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant for a full-time, on-site role. The position supports the Clinical Director, prepares operatories, manages sterilization and infection control, and assists chairside during student clinical patient care.

The role offers a stable, full-time career in an educational setting with ESOP benefits, retirement contributions, health coverage, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. No weekend shifts and a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience of at least 1 year in a dental office or as a Dental Assistant.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Google Workspace, and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Operatory preparation, maintenance and disinfection for daily instructional use.
• Oversee instrument sterilization, infection control and biohazard waste disposal.
• Maintain SDS, log QA checks, and service dental equipment.
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists and hygienists during student clinics.
• Track, order and organize dental supplies and equipment inventory.
• Assist with front office duties, HIPAA documentation, and lab tracking.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Basic computer applications

Education

Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license (Texas)

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Job description

Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant (Full-Time)

Job Category: Staff All Others

Requisition Number: DHCLI008052

• Posted : August 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant (Full-Time)

Compensation: $16.51 – $19.82 per hour

Position Summary

Support the daily operations of our Dental Hygiene Program Clinic at Pima Medical Institute! We are seeking a detail-oriented Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant to join our San Antonio campus team on a full-time, 40-hour per week schedule.

In this role, you will work closely with the Clinical Director to prepare treatment operatories, manage sterilization processes, oversee infection control protocols, and support chair-side operations. This position offers a stable, full-time career in an educational environment with full employee-owner benefits and a predictable schedule without weekend work.

Key Responsibilities

Operatory Preparation: Prepare, maintain, and disinfect clinic operatories, laboratories, and sterilization suites for daily instructional use .

Infection Control & Safety: Oversee instrument sterilization, infection control, and biohazard waste disposal in strict compliance with OSHA, CDC, and institutional standards .

Maintenance & SDS: Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), log quality assurance checks, and troubleshoot or arrange service for dental equipment (chairs, radiographic units, sterilizers, and suction systems) .

Clinical & Administrative Support:

Chairside Assisting: Provide chairside assistance to clinic dentists and dental hygienists during student clinical patient care .

Inventory Management: Track, order, and organize dental supplies, materials, and equipment inventory in coordination with the Clinical Director .

Front Office & Lab Tracking: Assist with front office duties, HIPAA documentation, tracking dental lab cases, and training Dental Assisting externs as needed .

Student Mentorship: Support faculty in monitoring student adherence to clinical policies, sanitation, and safety protocols .

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of practical work experience in a dental office or as a Dental Assistant .

Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, and basic computer applications .

Equivalent Qualification: An equivalent combination of training, education, or relevant dental experience that meets the minimum requirements will be considered .

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license/certification in Texas .

Practical experience using dental practice management software (e.g., Dentrix or Eaglesoft) .

Demonstrated expertise in healthcare infection control protocols and OSHA/CDC compliance .

Compensation & Full Employee-Owner Benefits

Hiring Range: $16.51 to $19.82 per hour.

Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.

Retirement: 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions (up to 10%).

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Time Off & Growth: Texas Paid Sick Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

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