What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Palola Dental?
We are looking for a detail-oriented team member to assist our clinical providers at a single practice location in Waipio. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a warm, positive attitude; compassion; willingness to learn; good interpersonal communication; and conscientiousness. Dental experience is preferred, but not required.
Candidates must be able to work Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays 7:30am-5pm; Wednesdays 11am-7pm; and select Saturdays 7am-1pm.
Description (including, but not limited to):
-Assist doctors with procedures chairside
-Assist with laboratory procedures, including fabrication of dental appliances and glazing/polishing CEREC crowns
-Sanitize and setup operatories
-Record patient vital signs and update medical history
-Operate X-ray equipment with proper safety precautions
-Assist with charting and documenting doctor's recommendations
-Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative instructions
-Sterilize and perform maintenance on equipment and instruments
-Check inventory and stock operatories
-Administrative duties
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 38 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Waipahu, HI 96797: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $22