Dental Hygienist Clinical Director (Full-Time)

Pima Medical Institute; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with up to 10% match

Health & Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Dental Hygienist to serve as Dental Hygiene Clinical Director for our CODA-accredited program. You will oversee daily clinical operations, mentor clinical faculty, and ensure students develop the competency and safety standards for professional practice.

This full-time, on-site role requires a Bachelor's or higher, CODA accreditation graduate, and at least three years of clinical dental hygiene experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted state dental hygiene license.
• Minimum of three years of clinical dental hygiene experience.
• Experience leading clinical staff and managing clinics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and clinical software.
• Knowledge of CODA accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations and ensure patient care standards.
• Recruit, onboard, schedule, and evaluate clinical faculty.
• Mentor students and coordinate clinical education.
• Maintain CODA accreditation and ensure safety policies.
• Manage clinic budget and procurement within annual budget.
• Engage with local dental community for outreach.
• Support employee ownership and benefits programs.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Clinical operations

Staff mentorship

Budget management

OSHA/HIPAA compliance

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in dental hygiene

CODA-accredited program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Clinical software

Job description

Dental Hygienist Clinical Director (Full-Time)

Job Category: Faculty All Others

Requisition Number: DENTA008114

• Posted : September 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Description

Dental Hygiene Clinical Director (Full-Time)

Location: Phoenix Campus | On-Site

Compensation: $78,030 – $97,535 per year

Position Summary

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Dental Hygienist to serve as Dental Hygiene Clinical Director for our CODA-accredited program. In this role, you will oversee the daily rhythm of clinical operations, manage and mentor clinical faculty, and ensure students develop the clinical competency, safety standards, and confidence needed for professional practice.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Operations & Management: Oversee daily clinic activities, ensure compliance with patient care standards, manage patient concerns, oversee facility/equipment maintenance, and maintain medical emergency protocols.

Faculty Leadership & Calibration: Recruit, onboard, train, schedule, and evaluate clinical faculty. Host regular faculty calibration meetings and manage clinic-related payroll and coverage.

Student Education & Mentorship: Collaborate with Clinic Coordinators to review student progress, provide clinical remediation and tutoring, and instruct students in classroom, lab, or clinical environments.

Compliance & Accreditation: Maintain CODA accreditation standards, update clinic manuals and safety policies (OSHA/HIPAA/QA), and manage faculty credential documentation.

Budget & Administration: Oversee clinic supply inventory, manage purchasing within the annual budget, participate in advisory board meetings, and assist with student applicant selection.

Community Outreach: Assist with patient recruitment and build relationships with local dental community partners.

Education: Bachelor's degree (Baccalaureate) or higher from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the USDE or CHEA.

Program Graduate: Graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental program.

Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice as a Dental Hygienist.

Licensure & Certifications: Active, unrestricted state license and all required scope-of-practice certifications (e.g., CPR, local anesthesia/nitrous oxide if applicable).

Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and clinical software applications.

Salary Range: $78,030 – $97,535 per year.

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

Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage, plus Health & Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Time Off & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Disability coverage, Life Insurance, and Tuition Reimbursement.

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