Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant (Full-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP—employee ownership

Full employee-owner benefits

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant to join our on-site program on a full-time 40-hour week schedule, supporting operatory preparation, sterilization, and chairside assistance.

You will help manage inventory, HIPAA-compliant front office tasks, and mentor externs, in a stable career with ESOP employee ownership and a predictable schedule that does not require weekend work.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operatory preparation: Prepare, maintain, and disinfect clinic operatories 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.
• 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Basic computer apps

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Job description

Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: San Antonio, TX | Campus: On-Site

Program: Dental Hygiene

Type: Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week) | Non-Exempt

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.