Dental Hygienist - Clinic Coordinator
Listed compensation
$71k-$89k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Dental Hygiene Clinic Coordinator
Location: Pima Medical Institute - San Antonio Campus | On-Site
Position Type: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week) | Monday – Friday
Compensation: $70,935 – $88,670 per year | Salaried position
Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Dental Hygiene Clinic Coordinator to join our San Antonio campus. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of our dental hygiene clinic, supervise and mentor clinical faculty, and play an active role in student instruction and success — all within a supportive, team-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the recruitment, mentoring, and guidance of clinical faculty; provide ongoing training and calibration.
- Conduct weekly briefings with clinical faculty and support the Clinical Director in evaluating faculty performance.
- Develop and manage the daily clinic assignment rotation schedule for students and faculty.
- Conduct student orientations for clinics, labs, and clinic-related courses and requirements.
- Deliver classroom lectures, laboratory demonstrations, and activities as needed.
- Participate in clinical instruction, student competency evaluations, and board examination preparation.
- Oversee and maintain the clinical evaluation system; monitor and track student progress and performance.
- Schedule and lead clinical advisement sessions at midterm and end of each semester.
- Supervise daily student clinical activities including implementing policies and procedures, addressing dental-related emergencies, and resolving questions or concerns from students, faculty, staff, and patients.
- Participate actively in clinic committee meetings.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Director on daily clinic operations, supply management, and recommended policy updates.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; Master's degree preferred. Candidates actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree program will be considered.
- Current licensure or certification as a dental hygienist or dentist.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a dental hygienist or dentist preferred.
- Possession of all current dental or dental hygiene licenses, certifications, or designations required by local, state, or federal regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and dental computer software.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $70,935 – $88,670 per year.
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- Retirement: Employee Retirement Plan.
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, no weekends.
- Employee Discount Programs.
Pima Medical Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and a current dental hygiene or dental license. A minimum of 3 years of professional experience is preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and dental software.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $71k–$89k | Dental Hygienist median $84k (middle half $68k–$100k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Texas | 123 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Texas | 476 active | 5,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment476 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 810 in the last 30 days | 439 the 30 days before (+85%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist - Clinic Coordinator at Pima Medical Institute a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$80k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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