Dental Assistant - Full Time - Waimea

Hamakua Health Center Inc; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamakua Health Center Inc. seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists in a full range of procedures at Waimea location. Responsibilities include patient preparation, instrument handling, radiographs, charting, and maintaining a clean, confidential clinical environment.

Requires a high school diploma with strong customer service, organizational and computer skills. Certified Dental Assistant credentials are a plus, with routine duties including record keeping, patient education, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and use a computer with basic logic.
• Certified Dental Assistant credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Seat and drape patients and prepare operatory.
• Hand instruments to dentist and assist during procedures.
• Take radiographs and maintain dental records.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide patient education.
• Assist with registration, insurance review, and data entry.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Certified Dental Assistant

Tools

Dental software

Digital x-ray

EMR software

Job description

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Dental Assistant - Full Time - Waimea

N-Dental Other Full Time Waimea, HI, US

Salary Range: $24.02 To $24.02 Hourly

Under the supervision of Dentist. Provides assistance to dentist covering a full range of dental treatments. Participates in all community based dental projects and activities. Abides by HAR 79 Subchapter 7 Dental Auxiliaries allowable duties §16-79-69.1.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for the Dental Assistant. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Seats and drapes patients; adjustschair.
• Lays out dental instruments andsupplies.
• Hands instruments todentist.
• Retract a patient's cheek, tongue, or other parts of tissues duringa dentalprocedure.
• Place and remove a rubberdam.
• Conduct a mouth-mirror oral inspection, reporting observations tothe supervisingdentist.
• Remove debris as is normally created and accumulated during or after procedures by the dentist by the use of vacuum devices,compressed air, mouth washes, and water.
• Provide any assistance, including the placement of material in apatient's oral cavity in response to the specific direction of a licensed dentist who is actually performing a dental procedure on thepatient.
• Removal of post-extractiondressings.
• Removal ofsutures.
• Placement of matrix retainers for alloy and composite restorationsafter a dentist has prepared thecavity.
• Take impressions for studycasts.
• Removal of excess cement after a dentist has placed a permanent or temporary inlay, crown, bridge, appliance, or orthodontic bands withhand instruments only.
• Place non-aerosol and non-caustic topical anesthetics.
• Complete toothbrush prophies for minors.
• Take, expose, and develop radiographs.
• Take intra-oral and extra-oralphotographs
• Take and record blood pressure and vital signs
• Relate pre- and post-operative instructions and;
• Monitoring of nitrous oxide/oxygen unit.
• Creates and maintains recording of client files and statistics.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Assists with registration and data collection for QI and statistical reporting, processes appropriate documents for new clients including intake forms and exit interviews.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Replace solid collector and shock waterline,once weekly
• Responsible for daily upkeep and general maintenance of dental equipment.
• Update SDS binder as needed.
• Refer clients to appropriate community or state resources, health agencies, social agencies, private and public health professionals and follow up to ensure services received.
• Records accurately findings dictated by dentists on dental charts.
• Provides education to individuals and/or groups on oral hygiene procedures.
• Participates in dental health projects involving dental health education, demonstration, and promotion.
• Assist with completing, filing, and follow up on applications or documentation for health or social services i.e. insurance applications.
• Encourages clients to share information pertaining to traditional practices they are using and documents in electronic dental record(EDR).
• Maintain dental and office supply inventory and replenish as necessary.
• Attend training as requested and participate in case review, program development, and implementation.
• Greets all patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpfulmanner.
• Answer phones, schedules appointmentsaccording to type of procedure and duration of appointment and participates in registration and checkouts patients
• Update patient account information in HKH Electronic Record at every visit.
• Verifies patient insurance coverage eligibility at every scheduled appointment.
• Determine copay amount to be collected based on patient’s insurance plan prior to scheduled services.
• Reminder appointment calls according to HKH assignment.
• Maintains daily balancing of cash drawer and follows end of day cash close procedures.
• Ensures timely input of patient data into HKH Electronic Medical Records with consistency and accuracy.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and confidential working environment consistent with OSHA, HIPAA, and HKH standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned and accepts such responsibility.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids

Must possess knowledge of dental equipment and operatory instruments and be familiar with dental procedures. Must be able to operate electronic (computerized) dental record and medical software, digital x-ray equipment, and standard office equipment.

Skills/Knowledge, Education, Training and Experience

Required:High school graduate or equivalent. Must possess extraordinary customer service skills. Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Must be able to use a computer, type and comprehend computer logic.

Preferred:Certified Dental Assistant credentials. Culturally sensitive to the needs of the Hawaiian community.

Position Environment

This position requires the ability to multitask in a supportive patient care role to a diverse population which may expose the medical assistant to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. This position requires a full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye--hand coordination. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lobs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.