Dental Assistant: Patient Care, X-Rays & Hygiene

Kalihi Palama Mental Health; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalihi-Palama Health Center in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Dental Assistant to perform a variety of assisting duties to promote quality dental care and support dentists during procedures. Responsibilities include taking histories and vital signs, exposing x-rays, preparing trays, sterilizing instruments, instructing patients in oral hygiene, and maintaining supplies.

CPR and first aid certificates are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Basic mathematics skills

Ability to work with people of allages

Education

Dental Assistant Training Program completion

1 year dental assistant experience

Job description

Kalihi-Palama Health Center in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Dental Assistant to perform a variety of assisting duties to promote quality dental care and support dentists during procedures. Responsibilities include taking histories and vital signs, exposing x-rays, preparing trays, sterilizing instruments, instructing patients in oral hygiene, and maintaining supplies.

CPR and first aid certificates are required.