Dental Assistant
Company: Matrix Providers
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Matrix Providers is hiring a Dental Assistant to
join our team of talented professionals who provide health care
services to our Military Service Members and their families at
Branch Health Clinic (BHC) Makalapa is located on Joint Base Pearl
Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii. Employment Status: Full Time
Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly. Schedule:
M-F 0630-1600 Benefits: Competitive financial package with a
comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision,
and life coverage. Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays
(Outlined in Handbook) 401(k) Plan Dental Assistant Minimum
Qualifications: Degree: Certificate. Certification: Certified in
radiography . All training must have included a course in radiation
physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and
protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic
techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and
digital radiographic processing techniques. Basic Life Support
(BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Education: Successful completion of one of the following :
Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician
from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
(CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 12 months of
experience within the preceding 36 months. Certification from a
military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months
of experience within the preceding 36 months. Certification from a
Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months of experience
within the preceding 36 months. Thirty-six (36) months of
experience in the preceding 60 months as a private practice or
military clinic dental assistant. Membership in good standing with
the American Association of Dental Assistants with required
continuing education and 12 months of experience within the
preceding 36 months. Graduation from a state-accredited program for
dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12
months. Experience: Twelve (12) to Thirty-six (36) months of
experience as a Dental Assistant after graduation; based on the
above-outlined educational route. Job Summary: Performs assisting
in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative,
prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment.
Receives and schedules patients for treatment. Obtains and records
the related medical history of the patient. Chart examination and
treatment information. Records information on prescriptions.
Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical
trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative
condition. Assists dentist at chairside. Performs intra-oral
procedures as directed by the dentist. Takes preliminary
impressions for study models, removes sutures and places, and
removes rubber dams, period-packs, matrix bands, and wedges. Relays
the dentist's instructions to the patient for post-treatment care.
Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances,
and causes of dental decay. Operates dental X-ray equipment to take
intra and extra-oral radiographs. Maintains, cleans, and performs
minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials. Pours and trims
models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays.
Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental
activities.
Keywords: Matrix Providers, Honolulu , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Honolulu, Hawaii
