Dental Assistant

Job overview

Dental Assistant is an onsite, full-time role in Hilo, HI, with listed compensation of $19.99–$27.85 per year. Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center provides accessible, comprehensive, and culturally sensitive healthcare services. The assistant supports dentists and hygienists in delivering patient care and maintaining efficient clinical operations through chairside assistance, room preparation, radiographs, sterilization, records, and patient education.

What you'll do

• Assist dentists and hygienists during preventive, restorative, and oral surgery procedures
• prepare treatment rooms, instruments, supplies, and materials
• take and process radiographs as directed
• follow sterilization and infection-control protocols
• document patient information and treatment notes in the electronic health record
• educate patients on oral hygiene
• maintain supplies and assist with laboratory procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

hawai'i island community health center

hilo hi

onsite

dental care

chairside assistance

radiographs

sterilization

patient records

patient education

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Previous dental assistant experience is preferred but not required; a high school diploma or GED is required.

About the employer

Hawai'i Island Community Health Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.