Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Location: Honolulu
Compensation: $20+/hour (DOE)
Employment Type: Direct Hire – Full Time
Work Schedule: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 8am-6pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Preparation: Preparing patients for dental examinations and procedures
• Assisting During Procedures: Handing instruments to the dentist, retracting tissues, suctioning saliva, and generally supporting the dentist during various treatments
• Sterilization and Maintenance: Sterilizing and disinfecting dental instruments and equipment, as well as maintaining the cleanliness and organization of treatment rooms
• Radiography: Taking and processing dental X-rays as directed by the dentist.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate patient records, including medical history, treatment plans, and appointment scheduling
• Inventory Management: Monitoring and ordering dental supplies and materials.
• Patient Comfort and Education: Ensuring patient comfort during visits and providing post-operative instructions or oral hygiene education

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Certification in dental assisting is preferred.
• Sterilization, X-rays, impressions, and pour ups is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in using Eaglesoft is a plus.
• At least have 1 year of dental assisting experience
• Proficiency in taking FMX/CBCT
• Must have an OSHA knowledge
• Must be dependable
• Must have an excellent customer service skills to create positive patient interactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while managing multiple tasks
  efficiently.