Dental Assistant

Waikiki Health • Honolulu, HI

112d • $22

About The Position

Waikiki Health is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant. The dental assistant will provide dental care by preparing patients for treatment, providing chair side assistance to the dentist, and maintaining dental instruments, equipment, and operatories in a clean and ready for use manner.

Requirements

• Completion of dental assisting, other recognized training program or in office training is required.
• A minimum of 1-year dental assisting experience OR an RDA/CDA certification.
• Understand practices and techniques of a dental office setting.
• Basic computer skills needed to access electronic dental records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, community members, and staff members.
• Reading, writing, and basic knowledge at a high school level is needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatment and maintain a steady patient flow.
• Review patient health history, take vital signs if deemed necessary, document in patient record, and assure completion of forms and signatures.
• Taking and developing dental radiographs as prescribed by the dentist.
• Maintains a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
• Make preliminary and impressions of patients’ teeth and pour models and trim casts when needed.
• Make custom trays for patients for denture procedures.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Understands and demonstrates ability to protect patient privacy according to HIPAA laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance (Employee only) 100% premium paid once eligible.
• 13 Paid holidays
• Parking included
• 403(b) Retirement Plan Participation effective within 4 weeks of employment with matching.
• HOLO Bus Pass benefits
• BIKI bike rental benefits
• Company Shirt

What This Job Offers

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