Dental Assistant I

Kalihi-Palama Health Center; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalihi-Palama Health Center in Honolulu seeks a Dental Assistant to perform a range of clinical duties, including preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, taking histories and vital signs, and assisting the dentist during procedures.

The role supports patient education, x-ray capture, impressions, and routine post-operative instructions. Completion of a Dental Assistant Training Program and current CPR/First Aid certificates are required, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Dental Assistant Training Program.
• Current CPR and first aid certificates required.
• Ability to work with people of all ages.
• Basic mathematics skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and sterilize/disinfect instruments and operatories.
• Take medical and dental histories and record vital signs.
• Take and expose dental X-rays.
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and pour casts.
• Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Apply topical fluoride to teeth and provide post-operative instructions.
• Receive supplies and manage inventory.
• Keep the work area clean and follow clinic guidelines.
• Attend staff meetings as required.

Skills

Basic math

Interpersonal skills

Education

Dental Assistant Training Program

Job description

Primary Purpose

Perform a variety of dental assisting duties to promote quality dental care.

• 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.

Other Duties

• 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.

Skills/Knowledge

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Basic mathematics skills.
• Ability to work with people of all ages.

Education/Experience

• Completion of a Dental Assistant Training Program (internal or external)

• Current CPR and first aid response certificates required.

Kalihi-Palama Health Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.