Dental Hygienist in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii at West Hawaii Community Health Center Inc
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Job Description
Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center (HICHC)📍 Kealakehe, Hawaiʻi Island, HI
🕒 Full-Time | non-exempt
💲 $49.20 - $66.56 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center (HICHC) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated Dental Services team in Kealakehe. If you are passionate about oral health, patient education, and making a meaningful impact in the community, we invite you to become part of our mission-driven organization.
As a Dental Hygienist at HICHC, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality preventive dental care and education to patients of all ages while supporting our Patient-Centered Medical Home model.
What You'll DoIn partnership with our Dental Director and dental providers, you will:
- Perform dental cleanings, scaling, and root planning procedures
- Assess patients' oral health and document findings
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and healthy habits
- Administer local anesthetics as permitted under Hawaiʻi state regulations
- Take and process dental radiographs
- Assist with dental procedures as needed
- Promote positive patient experiences through compassionate, culturally sensitive care
- Support community-focused initiatives and patient wellness programs
- Current Hawaiʻi Dental Hygienist license
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
- Strong clinical skills and commitment to patient-centered care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and diverse populations
- Community health or public health experience
- Bilingual abilities are a plus
At HICHC, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our island communities. We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare and fostering a supportive, collaborative workplace where employees can grow professionally and personally.
- Scrub Reimbursement: Up to $100 annually
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
- Retirement Savings: 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Income & Life Protection: Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Workers' Compensation Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged healthcare and dependent care options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support resources for you and your family
- Additional Voluntary Benefits: Hawaii Life Flight, AFLAC, and Pet Insurance
If you're ready to help improve oral health outcomes and make a difference in our community, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center and help us bring brighter smiles and better health to Hawaiʻi Island. 🌺