Dental Assistant
Job Description
Dental Assistant – Endodontic Specialty Practice
Join Our Endodontic Team!
We are a specialty endodontic practice looking for a dependable, compassionate, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team. If you enjoy working in a professional, patient-focused environment and take pride in providing excellent clinical care, we would love to meet you!
About the Position
As an Endodontic Dental Assistant, you will work closely with our endodontist and clinical team to provide exceptional care to our patients. Our practice focuses exclusively on endodontic treatment, including root canal therapy, microsurgical treatment, and other procedures designed to save natural teeth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dental assistant who enjoys learning, working as part of a close-knit team, and developing specialized clinical skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for procedures
- Assist the doctor during endodontic procedures
- Take radiographs and CBCT scans
- Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked clinical environment
- Prepare and sterilize instruments according to established protocols
- Review and update patient information as needed
- Provide patients with a welcoming, reassuring experience
- Assist with patient seating, dismissal, and post-treatment instructions
- Communicate professionally with patients and the dental team
- Follow OSHA, infection-control, and office safety procedures
- Help with other clinical and administrative duties as needed
Qualifications
- Previous dental assisting experience preferred
- Experience in an endodontic or specialty practice is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate
- Current CPR/BLS certification preferred
- Familiarity with dental terminology and infection-control procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, punctual, and organized
- Professional appearance and positive attitude
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Compassionate and reassuring manner with patients
What We Offer
- A professional and supportive specialty practice environment
- Training in endodontic procedures and techniques
- Opportunity to develop specialized dental assisting skills
- Team-oriented workplace
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plan
Schedule
Full-time/Part-time available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and alternating Saturdays
Compensation
$20-30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Why Join Us?
This position offers comprehensive training opportunities to enhance your skills while contributing to our mission of delivering top-quality patient care. Our patients often come to us experiencing dental pain or anxiety. We believe that excellent endodontic care involves not only exceptional clinical treatment, but also making every patient feel comfortable, respected, and well cared for.
If you are a dedicated dental assistant who wants to be part of a professional specialty practice and make a meaningful difference in the patient experience, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and tell us a little about yourself and your dental assisting experience.
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits
CPR Certification • Customer communication • Teamwork • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Part-time • Preparing dental treatment areas • Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) • BLS Certification • In-person customer service • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Emotional support for patients • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Dental x-ray • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Stocking • Vision insurance • 401(k) matching • In-person • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Communication skills • Safety protocol implementation • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental care patient education
Job Details
- Job Type
- Part-time
- Salary
- 20 - 30 USD hourly (40,000 - 60,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in HI: $38k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- September 25, 2026
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