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Dental Assistant

West Hawaii Community Health Center, Inc., Kealakekua, HI, United States


Dental Assistant

Staring at $19.50. Commensurate with experience/skill set.
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.
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.