About this role
Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant (Part-Time)
Location: Seattle, WA | Campus: On-Site
Program: Dental Hygiene
Type: Part-Time (20 Hours Per Week) | Non-Exempt
Compensation: $21.40 to $25.69 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 Seattle campus team on a 20-hour per week part-time 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 steady, predictable schedule in an educational setting without weekend obligations.
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 Washington state Dental Assistant license, registration, or relevant certifications.
• Practical experience using dental practice management software (e.g., Dentrix or Eaglesoft).
• Demonstrated expertise in healthcare infection control protocols and OSHA/CDC compliance.
Compensation & Benefits
• Hiring Range: $21.40 to $25.69 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%).
• Perks: Washington Paid Sick Time, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Employee Discount Programs.