Dental Hygienist - Clinical Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with 10% employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) &健康与

Health & Wellness programs

Local Albuquerque campus professional-

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Dental Hygiene Clinic Instructor to mentor and evaluate students in clinical and preclinical settings on-site at the Albuquerque campus. The role emphasizes patient care quality and student proficiency under NM state guidelines.

Responsibilities include supervising clinical activities, guiding instrumentation, radiography, and infection control, and tracking student progress in digital systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in dental hygiene from an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or CHEA.
• Graduate of CODA-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and evaluate students in clinical and preclinical settings using established rubrics and competency assessments.
• Provide real-time chairside instruction on instrumentation, radiography, restorative functions (as permitted by NM state law), infection control, and patient management.
• Assist students in developing comprehensive treatment plans and applying the professional dental hygiene process of care.
• Accurately track student progress in Electronic Health Record systems and institutional assessment platforms.
• Enforce and reinforce OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, and institutional safety protocols.
• Participate in faculty calibration meetings to maintain consistent grading and clinical expectations.
• Provide tutoring assistance and collaborate with the Student Services Coordinator for remediation.

Skills

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Dental software (Dentrix/Eaglesoft)

Education

Associate degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Job description

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.

Dental Hygiene Clinic Instructor

Location: Albuquerque, NM | Campus: On-Site

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

Your Mission: Mentoring the Future of Oral Healthcare

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).

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.