What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant 1 position at Hawai'i Island Community Health Center?
4- 10hr shifts or 5-8 hour shifts from 7:00am -6:00pm
Benefits include:
- Retirement plan
- Medical ,Vision and Dental Insurance
- Pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
POSITION FUNCTION SUMMARY
The Dental Assistant performs those duties which assist the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in the care and treatment of patients and duties to support reception, inventory and maintaining dental records. Provides technical assistance to providers during clinical care. Performs such duties as preparing the patient for dental treatment, assisting the dentist at the chair in preventive, restorative dentistry and/or oral surgery, preparing materials and setting up the correct equipment for the dentist's use. The Dental Assistant sterilizes instruments, performs dental X-rays, and assists the dentist in laboratory work. He/she also establishes a friendly, warm atmosphere for the patients and parents, keeping them calm and at ease as much as possible.
Requirements of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
- High School graduate or GED certificate required.
- Previous dental assistant experience preferred, but not required.
- Must have a desire to work with infants, children, adolescents and their families.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability and willingness to learn.
- Ability and desire to uphold the mission of the Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center.
o To make quality, comprehensive, and integrated health services accessible to all regardless of income. These services will be culturally sensitive and will promote community well-being through the practice of “malama pono.”
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with patients and coworkers.
- A desire to expand abilities.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to prepare and maintain charts, records, logs and reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with patients and staff.