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Dental Assistant 1

Hawai'i Island Community Health Center·Kailua, Hawaii

$20 - $28/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting dentists during procedures and managing patient dental records and X-rays. They also handle the sterilization of instruments and provide postoperative care instructions to patients.

Full time

Staring at $19.99. Commensurate with experience/Skill Set.

Location: HICHC Kealakehe Dental

Shifts vary Monday-Friday from 7: 00am -5:30pm

Are you looking for a fun and fulfilling career in dentistry? Are you passionate about helping your community? Then join our dedicated team of oral health professionals at Hawaii Island Community Health Center.

At HICHC Dental, we're making dentistry safer, smarter, and better. We are looking for caring, compassionate Dental Assistants who share our commitment to excellence. If you are a team player with a desire to grow in a vibrant office environment, this is the job for you. No experience is necessary; we will train the right candidate.

  • Why Join Us? At Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center, we believe in taking care of our team just as much as we take care of our community. 🌺 Check out our amazing benefits
  • 👕 Scrub Reimbursement: Up to $100 per calendar year for scrub purchases.

🌟 Comprehensive Health Coverage

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
  • 💰
  • Financial
  • Security: 403(b) Retirement Savings plan to help you prepare for the future.
  • 🌴
  • Work-Life
  • Balance: Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays so you can relax and recharge.
  • 🛡️
  • Peace of
  • Mind: Group Life, Temporary Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance to support you in times of need.
  • 💳
  • Flexibility: Flex-Spending Accounts to manage your healthcare expenses.
  • 🤝
  • Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional help.
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  • Extras: Hawaii Life Flight, AFLAC Supplemental Insurance, and even Pet Insurance!
  • 🛡️
  • Protection: Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Compensation Insurance for your safety and security.

Job Duties of a Dental Assistant include

  • Update and maintain client’s dental records
  • Assist the dentist with dental procedures
  • Take and process dental X-rays of patients
  • Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
  • Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments
  • Setting up instrument trays and preparing materials
  • Providing great patient care
  • Enjoy benefits of Hawaii Island Community Health Center
  • Paid Time Off
  • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage plus Life Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with annual Company Contributions
  • ancillary benefits

Best of all, you’ll have the chance to work alongside nurturing; supportive people who are wholly committed to helping our patients maintain their oral and overall health.

Interested? Let’s connect.

Requirements

No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided for the right candidate. The ideal candidate should be a compassionate team player committed to excellence in community oral health.

  • Patient Care
  • Sterilization
  • Clinical Assistance
  • Dental X-rays
  • Disinfection
  • Postoperative Instructions
  • Instrument Tray Setup
  • Dental Record Maintenance

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Scrub Reimbursement
  • AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Flex-Spending Accounts
  • Hawaii Life Flight
  • Temporary Disability Insurance
  • Unemployment Compensation Insurance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $28/hr
Location
Kailua, Hawaii
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Hawai'i Island Community Health Center

Hawai'i Island Community Health Center is Hawai'i's largest federally qualified health center, serving the diverse communities of Hawai'i Island. We provide medical, dental, and behavioral health care. In 2022, Bay Clinic and West Hawaiʻi Community Health Center, both non-profit...

Salary listed on 17 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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