Part-Time Dental Hygiene Clinic Instructor & Mentor

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 58,000

Part time

4 days ago

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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.