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Dental Assistant
Location:
Honolulu, HI
Description:
Primary Purpose: Perform a variety of dental assisting duties to promote quality dental care. Each team member plays an integral role in providing patient-centered health care. Our model uses the parallel workflow design where workload is distributed throughout the team, thus improving efficiency resulting in better workflow and improved patient and staff satisfaction. Essential Duties: 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 manual and the dental staff meeting minutes for patient procedures and care of equipment and instruments. Attend staff meetings and other meetings as required. Regular and reliable on-site attendance is 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 Minimum Qualification Requirements: Skills/Knowledge: Basic mathematics skills. Ability to work with people of all ages. Education: Graduate of a program in Dental Assisting from an accredited college or university required. Dental Assistant Certificate preferred Current CPR and first aid response certificates required. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a dental assistant 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. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Kalihi Palama Health Center
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Dental Assistant is a Nurse & Healthcare Dental Assistant Job at Kalihi Palama Health Center located in Honolulu HI. Find other listings like Dental Assistant by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Dental Assistant Jobs.