Dental Hygienist

Ryan Koichi Frasco DDS LLC; East Honolulu (HI); In loco; USD 41.000 - 55.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Kapahulu Dental Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to join our close-knit, community-focused practice. You will perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, assess periodontal health, educate patients, and support the dentist with treatment planning.

This on-site role emphasizes infection control, charting, digital X-ray capture, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for patients. 1–3 days per week (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat; 1st and 3rd Saturdays).

Competenze

• Active clinical dental hygiene skills including prophylaxis, scaling, and periodontal assessment.
• Experience with infection control standards and OSHA/HIPAA regulations.
• Proficient in dental charting and digital X-ray capture.

Mansioni

• Perform dental prophylaxis and scaling/root planing.
• Assess periodontal health and document findings.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Maintain infection control protocols and prepare treatment rooms.
• Capture and document digital X-ray images and perio charts.
• Support the dentist in treatment planning and patient communication.

Conoscenze

Dental prophylaxis

Scaling & root planing

Perio assessment

Infection control

Digital X-ray capture

Perio charting

Team collaboration

Strumenti

Dental PM software

Digital X-ray software

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking to add a part-time Dental Hygienist to our team. Do you have 1-3 days available? Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday (1st and 3rd only)?

Who we are:

Kapahulu Dental Center is a quaint cottage style dental office located at 3358 Campbell Avenue in Kapahulu, Hawaii. We are nestled in a local residential community near Waikiki. Our office provides comprehensive dental care to a diverse community, focusing on preventative services and patient education. Our 'ohana-style environment allows greater patient comfort, allowing our team to emphasize quality care. We have a country-doc feel, that appeals to the community we serve; we value aloha and empathy; maintaining professionalism, clear communication, and a positive patient experience. We believe a supportive setting with opportunities to build strong relationships with patients and colleagues is important for everyone's care and wellbeing.

Role Description:

This Dental Hygienist role is a part-time, on-site position based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and other hygiene procedures, as well as assessing patients for periodontal disease and documenting findings. The Dental Hygienist will provide patient education on oral hygiene techniques, preventive care, and lifestyle factors affecting dental health, while working closely with the dentist to coordinate treatment plans. Additional duties include preparing and maintaining treatment rooms, adhering to infection control protocols, updating clinical records including digital X-ray capture, and perio charting, and supporting a welcoming and respectful environment for all patients.

Preferred skills:

• Strong clinical skills in dental hygiene, including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and collaboration with dentists on treatment planning

• Ability to assess, monitor, and manage periodontal disease and document findings accurately

• Knowledge of infection control standards, sterilization procedures, and OSHA/HIPAA regulations

• Experience using dental practice management and charting software, including digital X-ray capture and perio charting

• Ability to work effectively in a small, team-based dental office and manage time efficiently in a part-time schedule.

Must haves:

• Current state licensure as a Dental Hygienist

• Current CPR/BLS certification