Dental Hygienist - Clinic Coordinator

Pima Medical Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan

Schedule: Mon-Fri (no weekends)

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Dental Hygiene Clinic Coordinator to join our San Antonio campus. You will oversee the daily operations of the dental hygiene clinic, supervise clinical faculty, and contribute to student instruction and success in a supportive, team-driven environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), valid dental hygienist license, and at least 3 years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Current licensure as dental hygienist or dentist.
• Minimum 3 years of dental hygiene or dental practice experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and dental computer software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinic operations and manage student and faculty activities.
• Recruit, mentor, and calibrate clinical faculty; conduct trainings.
• Develop and manage clinic rotation schedules for students and staff.
• Lead student orientations for clinics, labs, and courses.
• Deliver classroom lectures and demonstrations as needed.
• Support student competency evaluations and board exam prep.
• Monitor student progress and maintain the evaluation system.
• Lead clinic advisement sessions midterm and end of term.

Skills

3 years clinical experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Dental hygienist license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dental software

Job description

Dental Hygiene Clinic CoordinatorLocation: Pima Medical Institute - San Antonio Campus | On-SitePosition Type: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week) | Monday – FridayCompensation: $70,935 – $88,670 per year

Dental Hygiene Clinic Coordinator

Location: Pima Medical Institute - San Antonio Campus | On-Site

Position Type: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week) | Monday – Friday

Compensation: $70,935 – $88,670 per year | Salaried position

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Dental Hygiene Clinic Coordinator to join our San Antonio campus. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of our dental hygiene clinic, supervise and mentor clinical faculty, and play an active role in student instruction and success — all within a supportive, team-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the recruitment, mentoring, and guidance of clinical faculty; provide ongoing training and calibration.
• Conduct weekly briefings with clinical faculty and support the Clinical Director in evaluating faculty performance.
• Develop and manage the daily clinic assignment rotation schedule for students and faculty.
• Conduct student orientations for clinics, labs, and clinic-related courses and requirements.
• Deliver classroom lectures, laboratory demonstrations, and activities as needed.
• Participate in clinical instruction, student competency evaluations, and board examination preparation.
• Oversee and maintain the clinical evaluation system; monitor and track student progress and performance.
• Schedule and lead clinical advisement sessions at midterm and end of each semester.
• Supervise daily student clinical activities including implementing policies and procedures, addressing dental-related emergencies, and resolving questions or concerns from students, faculty, staff, and patients.
• Participate actively in clinic committee meetings.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director on daily clinic operations, supply management, and recommended policy updates.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; Master's degree preferred. Candidates actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree program will be considered.
• Current licensure or certification as a dental hygienist or dentist.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a dental hygienist or dentist preferred.
• Possession of all current dental or dental hygiene licenses, certifications, or designations required by local, state, or federal regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and dental computer software.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: $70,935 – $88,670 per year.
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement: Employee Retirement Plan.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, no weekends.
• Employee Discount Programs.

Pima Medical Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.