Dental Hygienist
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Salary Range: $49.20–$66.56 /hr
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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
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.
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