Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant

Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant

Location: Albuquerque, NM | On-Campus Pay Range: $17.84 – $21.40 / hour

Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Are you a detail-oriented dental professional who takes pride in a perfectly run clinic? At Pima Medical Institute, the Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant ensures our students and faculty have a safe, sterile, and organized environment to thrive in.

From managing high-level sterilization protocols to mentoring Dental Assisting externs, you will be the "go-to" person for clinic operations. Whether you are looking for a stable full-time career or a part-time role to balance your schedule, we have a place for you on our Albuquerque team.

Key Responsibilities

• Sterilization Leadership: Oversee the preparation of instruments and sterilization procedures, ensuring 100% compliance with clinic disinfection standards.


• Safety & Compliance: Assist with OSHA compliance, maintaining safety logs, and following strict radiological and health safeguards.


• Inventory Control: Maintain the clinical supply inventory and handle ordering in coordination with the Clinical Director.


• Chair-Side Support: Serve as a chair-side assistant for clinic dentists or hygienists as required during patient care.


• Mentorship: Coordinate and train Dental Assisting externs on clinic flow and sterilization techniques.


• Clinic Maintenance: Oversee the upkeep of lab equipment and track dental lab cases to ensure timely results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Credentials: Must hold current licenses, certifications, or designations as required by New Mexico law to work in a dental setting (e.g., Radiation Health & Safety/DANB).


• Knowledge: Strong familiarity with dental instruments, sterilization techniques, and OSHA clinical standards.


• Communication: Ability to follow complex instructions and communicate effectively with students, staff, and the public.


• Physical: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and navigate a busy indoor clinic environment.

Benefits & Compensation

• Pay: $17.84 – $21.40 per hour.


• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—be an owner of the company!


• Retirement: 401(k) with a 10% Employer Match.


• Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (for eligible hours).


• Perks: Tuition reimbursement, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.