Dental Assistant I

Kalihi Palama Health Center • Honolulu, HI

3d • 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.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Chinese speaking preferred

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 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.
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED