Full-Time Dental Assistant – Community Care (Waimea)

Hamakua Health Center Inc; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamakua Health Center Inc. seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists in a full range of procedures at Waimea location. Responsibilities include patient preparation, instrument handling, radiographs, charting, and maintaining a clean, confidential clinical environment.

Requires a high school diploma with strong customer service, organizational and computer skills. Certified Dental Assistant credentials are a plus, with routine duties including record keeping, patient education, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and use a computer with basic logic.
• Certified Dental Assistant credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Seat and drape patients and prepare operatory.
• Hand instruments to dentist and assist during procedures.
• Take radiographs and maintain dental records.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide patient education.
• Assist with registration, insurance review, and data entry.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Certified Dental Assistant

Tools

Dental software

Digital x-ray

EMR software

Job description

Hamakua Health Center Inc. seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists in a full range of procedures at Waimea location. Responsibilities include patient preparation, instrument handling, radiographs, charting, and maintaining a clean, confidential clinical environment.

Requires a high school diploma with strong customer service, organizational and computer skills. Certified Dental Assistant credentials are a plus, with routine duties including record keeping, patient education, and