Dental Hygienist - Clinical Instructor

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

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.

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.