Dental Hygienist - Clinical Instructor

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan with 10% match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health & Wellness programs

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Albuquerque is seeking a Dental Hygiene Clinic Instructor to mentor students and supervise clinical services at the Albuquerque campus. You will guide instrumentation, radiography, and patient management, oversee treatment planning, and ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and state regulations.

This on-site, part-time role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in dental hygiene from an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or CHEA.
• CODA-accredited dental hygiene program graduate.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time clinical dental hygiene experience.
• Current New Mexico dental hygiene license and CPR certification.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and dental software Dentrix/Eaglesoft.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and evaluate students in clinical and preclinical settings using rubrics.
• Provide real-time instruction on instrumentation, radiography, and patient management.
• Assist students with treatment planning and the dental hygiene process of care.
• Accurately document progress in EHR systems and assessment platforms.
• Enforce OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, and safety protocols.
• Participate in faculty calibration to maintain consistency in grading.
• Offer tutoring and coordinate with Student Services for remediation.

Skills

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Dental software

Education

Associate degree in dental hygiene

CODA-accredited program

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Job description

• On-site
• Faculty All Others
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: DENTA008211

Description

Dental Hygiene Clinic Instructor

Pay Range: $31.00 – $42.00 per hour based on experience.

Your Mission: Mentoring the Future of Oral Healthcare

Are you a passionate Dental Hygienist ready to share your clinical mastery with the next generation? As a Dental Hygiene Clinic Instructor, you will step away from the traditional operatory to become a mentor and evaluator. You will oversee student-led hygiene services at our Albuquerque campus, ensuring that every patient receives high-quality care while every student achieves the clinical proficiency needed to excel in the field.

Essential Functions

• Clinical Supervision: Oversee and evaluate students in clinical and preclinical settings using established rubrics and competency assessments to ensure patient safety and skill mastery.
• Chairside Instruction: Provide real-time guidance on instrumentation, radiography, restorative functions (as permitted by NM state law), infection control, and patient management.
• Process of Care: Assist students in developing comprehensive treatment plans and implementing the professional dental hygiene process of care.
• Documentation & Tech: Accurately track student progress in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and institutional assessment platforms.
• Compliance Leadership: Strictly enforce and reinforce OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, and institutional safety protocols.
• Professional Calibration: Participate in regular faculty calibration meetings to maintain consistent grading and clinical expectations across the Albuquerque program.
• Student Advocacy: Provide tutoring assistance and collaborate with the Student Services Coordinator for students requiring specialized support or remediation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in dental hygiene from an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or CHEA.
• Accreditation: Must be a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical experience as a dental hygienist.
• Licensure: Must hold and maintain a current New Mexico dental hygiene license and all required certifications (including CPR).
• Skills: Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and dental software (Dentrix/Eaglesoft preferred).
• Hourly Pay: $31.00 – $42.00 per hour.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with a 10% Employer Match (eligible after 6 months).
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to Health & Wellness programs.
• Professional Development: Access to local training specific to Albuquerque campus operations and educational methodology.

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