Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

Salary Range: $49.20–$66.56 /hr

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • We're Hiring: Dental Hygienist at HICHC
  • Location: Keaau, HI
  • Department: Dental
  • Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $49.20 to $66.56 per hour, based on experience and skill set.

Are you passionate about oral health and community care? Join the team at Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center (HICHC) as a Dental Hygienist and help us bring brighter smiles and better health to our island community.

What You’ll Do

As a vital part of our dental team, you’ll work closely with our Dental Director and dentists to provide high-quality oral care and education to patients of all ages. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Performing cleanings, scaling, and root planning
  • Educating patients on oral hygiene and healthy habits
  • Administering anesthetics and assisting with procedures
  • Taking and processing radiographs
  • Supporting our Patient-Centered Medical Home model
  • Creating a welcoming and informative experience for every patient

What We’re Looking For

  • Licensed Dental Hygienist in Hawaiʻi
  • Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program
  • A strong desire to work with children, adolescents, and diverse communities
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit
  • Experience with community programs is a plus

See flyer below for exiting details!

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will perform clinical procedures such as cleanings, scaling, and root planning while educating patients on oral health. They will also assist the dental team with anesthetics, radiographs, and patient-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Dental Hygienist in Hawaiʻi and a graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program. Strong communication skills and a desire to work with diverse communities are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Oral hygiene educationAnesthetic administrationRadiograph processingPatient careCollaboration

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 16 employers

6
<$110k
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$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
1
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Hawai'i Island Community Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Kailua Kona, HI
51-200 employees