Dental Assistant I

Kalihi Palama Health Center • Honolulu, HI

357d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of dental assisting duties to promote quality dental care. The role involves preparing patients, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, equipment, and operatories, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting the dentist during dental procedures. Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required.

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

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
• 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
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees