Dental Assistant II: Chairside Care, Sterilization & Records

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Hawaii is seeking a Dental Assistant to furnish chairside support to a dentist and perform related clinical duties on site. You will clean and sterilize instruments, prepare materials, and help with patient records.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of full-time chairside dental experience; a valid driver's license is required. Salary is monthly and dependent on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, comprehend, and apply written directions, or have a high degree of verbal skill.
• One year of full-time work experience with chairside assistance to dentists.
• Graduation from high school.

Responsibilities

• Furnishes chairside assistance to a dentist in the performance of dental procedures; under general supervision perform related clinical-support duties such as cleaning and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment, and preparing restorative and other materials for dental treatment of patients.
• Makes appointments, maintains dental records; retracts tongue and cheeks from area of operation; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Department of Health in Hawaii is seeking a Dental Assistant to furnish chairside support to a dentist and perform related clinical duties on site. You will clean and sterilize instruments, prepare materials, and help with patient records.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of full-time chairside dental experience; a valid driver's license is required. Salary is monthly and dependent on qualifications.