Dental Assistant I
Kalihi Palama Health Center•Honolulu, HI
•$20 - $23•Onsite
About The Position
Perform a variety of dental assisting duties to promote quality dental care.
Requirements
- Basic mathematics skills.
- Ability to work with people of all ages.
- Completion of a Dental Assistant Training Program (internal or external) OR at least one year of experience working as a dental assistant.
- Current CPR and first aid response certificates required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment and operatories, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist dentist during dental procedures
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
- Take and expose dental diagnostic x-rays
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts; pour study casts.
- Assist dentist in management of the medical and dental emergencies.
- Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
- Apply topical fluoride to teeth.
- Provide post-operative instructions prescribed by dentist.
- Receive supplies, stock cabinets and inventory supplies.
- Clean and tidy work area as required.
- Follow KPHC Dental Clinic practice guidelines
- Attend staff meetings and other meetings as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate actions beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
