Clinical & Administrative Coordinator Dental Hygiene

Job Description

Under the direction of the Program Director for Dental Hygiene, the Clinical & Administrative Coordinator for Dental Hygiene is responsible for providing support to the Dental Hygiene Clinic. The position maintains student records, ensures efficient clinic operations at a single clinic location, and guarantees patients receive high‑quality oral health care. The Coordinator provides excellent customer service, supports staff and providers, manages inventory, resolves conflicts, and offers overall guidance.

The role cooperates with the Mountain Family Health Center dental team and supports all documentation required for CODA accreditation. Work‑study students are scheduled and supported during fall and spring semesters.

• Maintain accurate records and submit required student attendance and grade reports by published deadlines.
• Model professional conduct and enforce student conduct policies.
• Participate in all required convocation activities and graduation events.
• Maintain required memberships, licenses, and certifications per department and accrediting body standards.
• Assume duties, including committee assignments, over and above assigned classes and office hours as requested by department chair or instructional dean.
• Demonstrate commitment to the college by actively participating in CMC & MFH sponsored events and activities beyond assigned classes and office hours as appropriate.

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position. Examples may include a Bachelor's Degree and three years consistent clinical dental hygiene and/or dental practice experience or an Associate's Degree and five years related experience, or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position. Position requires advanced technical knowledge and skills.

OSAP‑DALE Foundation Dental Infection Prevention and Control Certificate preferred or willingness to obtain in 3 months required.

Experience in providing support of a dental hygiene clinic or related field and demonstrated competence in higher education administration as it relates to dental program administration preferred.

Requires extreme flexibility and cooperation with the MFHC dentist, dental assistant, and the unique strategic partnership. Must have a deep ethical foundation, extreme professionalism, love of dentistry, education, and students. Must exhibit sensitivity to diverse academic, socio‑economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff and students with disabilities, and must strictly adhere to FERPA and HIPAA laws.

Responsibility for confirming and scheduling patients, collecting patient payments, and learning basic dental terminology. Attentive to details, organized, and makes follow‑up calls for treatment and recall. Checks and responds to daily emails and assists with other office duties as requested or needed.

These principles reflect the soul of CMC. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

$57,408.39 – $63,787.10 ($27.61 – $30.68 hourly) annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing (subject to eligibility and availability), and relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate's skill and experience.

Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Position anticipated to close on February 25, 2026 or until filled.