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Dental Hygiene Clinic Assistant (Part-Time)

Pima Medical Institute • Part-time • SEATTLE, Washington, United States • 4d ago

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.

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