Pediatric Dental Assistant – Kona

Hawaii Family Dental Careers; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wages

Medical, Drug, Vision + Dental

401K with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Formal and On-the-job Training

Opportunities for Advancement

Teamwork and camaraderie

Job summary

Hawaii Family Dental Careers on Oahu seeks a Pediatric Dental Assistant to work with our Pediatric Dentists across multiple centers, delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care. You will support radiography, room setup, patient documentation, and instrument handling to help the team.

The role emphasizes strong communication with children and parents, 6–12 months chairside experience, and a willingness to grow.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months chairside experience with pediatric dentistry is preferred.
• Exceptional digital radiography and charting skills.
• Strong communication with children and parents.
• Desire to grow and help others grow.
• Experience using computers.

Responsibilities

• Assist pediatric dentists during procedures (4-handed dentistry).
• Take high quality radiographs to aid diagnosis.
• Sterilize and set up rooms for procedures.
• Record vital statistics and treatment plans for patient records.
• Handle instruments and anticipate provider needs to improve efficiency.
• Help shorten appointment times while maximizing patient comfort.

Skills

Chairside experience

Radiography

People-friendly personality

Growth mindset

Patient health advocacy

Computer literacy

Child/parent communication

Tools

Digital radiography

Job description

Job Overview

As a Pediatric Dental Assistant, you will work alongside our Pediatric Dentists across multiple centers on Oahu to provide care in a safe, efficient, and compassionate manner. You are an extension of the providers, listening and looking for opportunities to serve your patients as if they were your family. Taking high quality xrays enables dentists to properly diagnose and treat conditions. Properly sterilizing and setting up rooms creates a safe environment for your patients and team members. Recording important notes such as vital statistics and treatment plans ensures that the team has a solid source to refer to when patients return. Handing instruments by anticipating the needs of your providers allows them to work efficiently, which shortens appointment times, allowing patients to continue on with their day while maximizing their comfort.

What You’ll Bring

• 6-12 months of chairside experience, assisting a pediatric dentist during dental procedures (4-handed dentistry) and exams is highly desired. Candidates with experience working with a GP will be considered.
• Exceptional digital radiography and charting skills
• A sparkling personality that thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Eagerness to grow and help others grow, too
• Desire to help patients live healthier lives
• Experience working on a computer
• Strong verbal communication skills with both children and parents

What You’ll Love About Us

• Competitive Hourly Wages that grow WITH you
• Medical, Drug, Vision + Dental
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off that grows with YOU
• Paid Holidays
• Formal and On-the-job Training and Development
• Opportunities for Advancement and Internal Transfers
• Teamwork, camaraderie, and FUN!

Who We are

Hawaii Family Dental is a locally owned and operated multi-specialty dental practice. With 300 employees across 12 locations and 4 islands, we provide comprehensive care to patients, treating everyone one like family. Our mission is to improve and health and well-being of all people in Hawaii.