Dental Assistant

Waikiki Health; Hawaii; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOLO Bus Pass benefits

BIKI bike rental benefits

Company Shirt

Job summary

Waikiki Health in Hawaii is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support the dentist with chairside care, patient preparation, and instrument sterilization.

The role requires completing a dental assisting program, CPR/BLS certification, and proficiency with electronic dental records. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, with a pay rate of $22.50 per hour and benefits including health insurance and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a dental assisting program or equivalent in-office training.
• Strong understanding of standard office dental practices and sterilization procedures.
• Basic computer proficiency to access and update electronic dental records.

Responsibilities

• Four-Handed Dentistry: assist dentist during procedures.
• Prepare patients for treatment and maintain patient flow.
• Infection control: sterilize instruments and maintain operatory cleanliness.
• Take and develop dental radiographs as prescribed.
• Perform lab duties including impressions, models, and trays.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Infection control

Computer proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Dental assisting program

Tools

Electronic dental records

Job description

Job Description

Dental Assistant

Founded in 1967, Waikiki Health is a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers a Patient-Centered Medical Home targeting our community’s most vulnerable populations. Our clinical and program sites provide holistic care in welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental environments. Waikiki Health’s mission is to provide quality medical and social services that are accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.

Our Values

• We are committed to providing the highest quality care and services to our island community.
• We believe that respect is the foundation of our interpersonal relationships.
• We maintain empathy and kindness, treating everyone as ohana.
• We are creative and flexible in meeting community needs.
• We will help empower others to reach their highest potential.
• We are accountable to the community we serve and to each other.

Waikiki Health is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant

Pay rate for this role is $22.50 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40-hour work week

Benefits

• Health insurance (Employee only) 100% premiumpaid once eligible.
• 13 Paid holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan Participation effective within 4 weeks of employment
• Matching is offered once eligible with a 3-year vesting period

Perks

• HOLO Bus Pass benefits
• BIKI bike rental benefits
• Company Shirt

The Dental Assistant supports the dentist by preparing patients for treatment, providing direct chairside assistance during clinical procedures, and ensuring all instruments and treatment rooms are sterile and ready for use.

Qualifications and abilities

• Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent level of reading and writing literacy.
• Training: Must have completed a dental assisting program, recognized training course, or equivalent in-office training.
• Clinical Knowledge: Strong understanding of standard office dental practices, techniques, and sterilization procedures is required.
• Tech Skills: Basic computer proficiency is necessary to access and update electronic dental records
• Certification: Must hold a current CPR/BLS certification for Healthcare Professionals from the AHA or American Red Cross.

General Duties include but are not limited to

• Four-Handed Dentistry: Assist the dentist directly during clinical procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Patient Care Flow: Prepare patients for treatment, review health histories, take vital signs, and maintain a steady patient flow.
• Infection Control: Set up and break down operatories while maintaining a sterile environment according to infection control procedures.
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop dental radiographs as prescribed by the dentist.
• Patient Care & Lab Support: Review and discuss treatment consent forms with patients, provide detailed oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions, and perform lab duties including taking impressions, pouring models, and fabricating custom trays.

• Other duties as assigned

*Waikiki Health requires proof of the following immunization; with or without reasonable accommodation: TB skin test or chest x-ray, Hep B (optional).

Those requiring assistance are encouraged to reach out to our organization at [phone]. Visit our website for more information: www.waikikihealth.org

Waikiki Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.