What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Dental World Kapolei?
Our team at Dental World Kapolei is looking for a dependable, friendly dental assistant to ensure excellent customer service as we welcome patient's into the office.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Welcome patients into the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatment or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental rooms clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records
Skills
- One year dental experience preferred
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18