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Pima Medical Institute
Phoenix, Arizona

Dental Hygienist Clinical Director (Full-Time)

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$78k-$98k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 35m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Pima Medical Institute as a Dental Hygienist Clinical Director – ESOP, Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $78K - $97.5K
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) with up to 10% Employer Match
  • Comprehensive Medical (PPO & HDHP with HSA)
  • Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Health & Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Disability Coverage

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Pima Medical Institute as a Dental Hygienist Clinical Director – ESOP, Phoenix.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Director oversees daily clinical operations, manages faculty, and ensures compliance with CODA accreditation and safety standards. They also provide student mentorship, manage clinic budgets, and foster community relationships to support the dental hygiene program.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree and be a graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene or dental program. A minimum of three years of clinical practice experience and an active, unrestricted state dental hygiene license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Faculty LeadershipAccreditation ComplianceBudget ManagementPatient Care StandardsOSHA ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceClinical InstructionMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle WorkspaceClinical SoftwareStaff TrainingCommunity Outreach

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Dental Hygienist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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Benefits & Perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) with up to 10% Employer Match
Comprehensive Medical (PPO & HDHP with HSA)
Dental and Vision Coverage
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays