Waikiki Health is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant.
Pay rate for this role is $22.50 per hour.
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 40-hour work week

The dental assistant will provide dental care by preparing patients for treatment, providing chair side assistance to the dentist, and maintaining dental instruments, equipment, and operatories in a clean and ready for use manner.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare patients for treatment and maintain a steady patient flow.
• Review patient health history, take vital signs if deemed necessary, document in patient record, and assure completion of forms and signatures.
• Taking and developing dental radiographs as prescribed by the dentist.
• Maintains a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
• Make preliminary and impressions of patients’ teeth and pour models and trim casts when needed. Make custom trays for patients for denture procedures.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Understands and demonstrates ability to protect patient privacy according to HIPAA laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completion of dental assisting, other recognized training program or in office training is required.
• A minimum of 1-year dental assisting experience (need to have to be called in for an interview) OR an RDA/CDA certification.
• Understand practices and techniques of a dental office setting.
• Basic computer skills needed to access electronic dental records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, community members, and staff members.
• Reading, writing, and basic knowledge at a high school level is needed.

Interested candidates should apply through our ADP interface: CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

Waikiki Health requires proof of the following immunization, with or without reasonable accommodation: TB skin test or chest X-ray, and Hepatitis B (optional). 

Applicants requiring assistance are encouraged to contact our organization at (808) 922-4787.

Waikiki Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.