Dental Hygiene Clinic Instructor — Part-Time, Flexible Hours

Pima Medical Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Texas Paid Sick Leave

Employee Discounts

Job summary

PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE in San Antonio is seeking an experienced Dental Hygiene Clinic Instructor for a part-time, on-site role. You will oversee student-led hygiene services while ensuring patient safety and clinical proficiency in line with PMI curriculum standards.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of clinical dental hygiene experience, a Texas license, and proficiency with dental software and office tools. 8-12 hours per week, day shift, with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Dental Hygiene from an institution recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or CHEA.
• Graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as a licensed dental hygienist.
• Current Texas Dental Hygiene License and all required certifications including CPR/BLS.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and other computer applications.
• Documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments.
• Previous experience with Dentrix and/or Eaglesoft preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate students using rubrics, checklists, and competency assessments in clinical and preclinical settings.
• Provide real-time chairside guidance on dental hygiene procedures, instrumentation, radiography, and patient management.
• Guide students in developing treatment plans and implementing the professional dental hygiene process of care.
• Accurately track student progress in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and assessment platforms.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, and institutional safety protocols.
• Supervise patient care during medical emergencies within the clinic.
• Provide tutoring and remediation support; refer students to Student Services for specialized needs.
• Participate in faculty calibration meetings and collaborate with Clinic Coordinator and Clinical Director on clinic operations.
• Assist in maintaining clinic equipment and supplies; contribute to program outcomes assessment and accreditation activities.

Job description

PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE in San Antonio is seeking an experienced Dental Hygiene Clinic Instructor for a part-time, on-site role. You will oversee student-led hygiene services while ensuring patient safety and clinical proficiency in line with PMI curriculum standards.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of clinical dental hygiene experience, a Texas license, and proficiency with dental software and office tools. 8-12 hours per week, day shift, with competitive hourly compensation.