About this role
Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant (Full-Time)
Location: San Antonio, TX | Campus: On-Site
Program: Dental Hygiene
Type: Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week) | Non-Exempt
Compensation: $16.51 – $19.82 per hour
Position Summary
Support the daily operations of our Dental Hygiene Program Clinic at Pima Medical Institute! We are seeking a detail-oriented Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant to join our San Antonio campus team on a full-time, 40-hour per week schedule.
In this role, you will work closely with the Clinical Director to prepare treatment operatories, manage sterilization processes, oversee infection control protocols, and support chair-side operations. This position offers a stable, full-time career in an educational environment with full employee-owner benefits and a predictable schedule without weekend work.
Key Responsibilities
Clinic & Sterilization Operations:
• Operatory Preparation: Prepare, maintain, and disinfect clinic operatories, laboratories, and sterilization suites for daily instructional use .
• Infection Control & Safety: Oversee instrument sterilization, infection control, and biohazard waste disposal in strict compliance with OSHA, CDC, and institutional standards .
• Maintenance & SDS: Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), log quality assurance checks, and troubleshoot or arrange service for dental equipment (chairs, radiographic units, sterilizers, and suction systems) .
Clinical & Administrative Support:
• Chairside Assisting: Provide chairside assistance to clinic dentists and dental hygienists during student clinical patient care .
• Inventory Management: Track, order, and organize dental supplies, materials, and equipment inventory in coordination with the Clinical Director .
• Front Office & Lab Tracking: Assist with front office duties, HIPAA documentation, tracking dental lab cases, and training Dental Assisting externs as needed .
• Student Mentorship: Support faculty in monitoring student adherence to clinical policies, sanitation, and safety protocols .
Minimum Qualifications
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of practical work experience in a dental office or as a Dental Assistant .
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, and basic computer applications .
• Equivalent Qualification: An equivalent combination of training, education, or relevant dental experience that meets the minimum requirements will be considered .
Preferred Qualifications:
• Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license/certification in Texas .
• Practical experience using dental practice management software (e.g., Dentrix or Eaglesoft) .
• Demonstrated expertise in healthcare infection control protocols and OSHA/CDC compliance .
Compensation & Full Employee-Owner Benefits
• Hiring Range: $16.51 to $19.82 per hour.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.
• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions (up to 10%).
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off & Growth: Texas Paid Sick Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement.