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Dental Hygienist
indeed - Honolulu, HI
Founded in 1967, Waikiki Health is a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers a Patient-Centered Medical Home targeting our community’s most vulnerable populations. Our clinical and program sites provide holistic care in welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental environments. Waikiki Health’s mission is to provide quality medical and social services that are accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.Our Values
We are committed to providing the highest quality care and services to our island community.
We believe that respect is the foundation of our interpersonal relationships.
We maintain empathy and kindness, treating everyone as ohana.
We are creative and flexible in meeting community needs.
We will help empower others to reach their highest potential.
We are accountable to the community we serve and to each other.
Waikiki Health is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist.
Pay rate for this role is $46.00 per hour
Schedule: 2-3 full days/week
Benefits
Health insurance (Employee only) 100% premium paid once eligible.
13 Paid holidays
Parking included
403(b) Retirement Plan Participation effective within 4 weeks of employment
Matching is offered once eligible with a 3-year vesting period
Perks
HOLO Bus Pass benefits
BIKI bike rental benefits
Company Shirt
Under the direction of a provider and/or director, the Dental Hygienist will assist and support the dentist in providing care and treatment of patients by taking radiographs when needed, periodontal probing and charting of soft tissue, providing oral prophylaxis, periodontal therapy and educating patients. The hygienist will also be expected to aid in maintaining dental instruments, equipment, and operatories when needed.
Qualifications and abilities
Successful completion of a dental hygiene associates degree or higher from an institution accredited by the American Dental Association.
Current State of Hawaii Dental Hygiene license required as well as the current continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, community members, and staff members.
Proficient in computer skills: typing, navigating through the internet and emails.
OSHA training.
CPR certified.
General Duties include but are not limited to
Prepares patients for treatment and maintains a steady patient flow Sets up operatories for procedure and breaks down operatories after patient treatment is completed.
Reviews patient health history, takes vital signs if deemed necessary, documents in patient record, and assures completion of forms and signatures.
Completes and follows up on patient referral forms.
Sterilizes, prepares, and maintains dental instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Takes preliminary impressions of patients' teeth and pour models and trim casts when needed.
Other duties as assigned
*Waikiki Health requires proof of the following immunization; with or without reasonable accommodation: TB skin test or chest x-ray, Hep B (optional).
Interested candidates should apply through our ADP Workforce Now interface:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=d2354195-5aa4-430f-8772-667797e2561e&sid=V2Fpa2lraWg%3D&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
Those requiring assistance are encouraged to reach out to our organization at (808) 922-4787. Visit our website for more information: www.waikikihealth.org
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.
Oral Surgeon
indeed - Waikoloa, HI
JOB TITLE: Oral Surgeon FLSA STATUS: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Dental SUPERVISED BY: Dental DirectorFTE 0.25
I. POSITION FUNCTION SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Dental Director, the Oral Surgeon’s duties are in support of the mission, goals and objectives of Hawai?i Island Community Health Center (HICHC). He/she performs professional dental care in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in scheduled and unscheduled appointments; participation of dental education for non-dental clinical staff of HICHC, engagement in public service in addition to the administrative functions.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position may have various work assignments within HICHC. This description is intended to be generic in nature, and as such it does not detail all duties and responsibilities of the job assignment. Various duties, responsibilities and accountabilities may be assigned to an incumbent in this position depending on clinic needs, and may include but not be limited to the following:
• Provides immediate evaluation and management of emergency problems to HICHC dental patients as they occur in addition to regularly scheduled appointments.
• Performs dental procedures compatible with the facility's operating capability, equipment and privileges granted.
• Performs preoperative and postoperative care.
• Treats infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaw, face, and neck.
• Performs surgical procedures to extract impacted or damaged teeth, place dental implants, and remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and/or facial regions.
o Must be proficient in the following:
o Extraction of simple fully erupted primary and permanent teeth.
o Extraction of teeth with severe caries, teeth previously treated with nonsurgical root canal therapy (NSRCT), or teeth diagnosed as non-restorable.
o Complex surgical extractions of partially/fully impacted teeth requiring the use of a surgical handpiece for sectioning of teeth and ostectomy of bone.
o Procedures requiring Incision and Drainage (I & D) for treatment of infection and placement of surgical drains.
o Incisional/excisional biopsy technique.
• Provides emergency treatment of orofacial injuries including facial lacerations and intraoral lacerations.
• Appropriately administers local anesthetics and nitrous oxide in-office, when necessary.
• Reviews medical histories at every visit.
o History, detailed examination, testing and diagnosis; and treatment of patients in conjunction with oral surgical procedures.
• Charts and reports all pathologic conditions to the patient.
o Prepares and submits appropriate documentation as specified in applicable regulations.
o Records patient care by maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
• Discusses caries risk assessment, diet, home care status and anticipatory guidance with patients and parent who demonstrate moderate and high caries risk.
• Holds informed consent discussions with each patient prior to initiating any treatment.
o This discussion will include an explanation of the planned procedure and any alternative procedures, disclosure of any significant material risks associated with any alternative, and responding to patient questions.
o Informed consent discussion will be documented in the patient’s chart.
• Develops a written treatment plan and explains all options to the patient.
• Conducts research on defects, diseases, and disorders affecting the oral and/or facial regions.
• Provides support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
• Prescribes medication to improve recovery and control pain after procedures.
• Where appropriate, makes referrals to specialists.
• Enters and signs all treatment provided in electronic record.
• Instructs dental assistants with chair side, laboratory, sterilization and radiology procedures.
• Provides surgical assistance and advice to staff dental officers on surgical technique.
• Oversees maintenance and cleanliness of dental operatory.
• Delegates expanded duties in accordance with skills of dental auxiliary and within limits of state law.
• Assures integration of patient education into all treatment phases.
• Incorporates patient in education regimen.
• Participates in upholding the integrated health philosophy of the HICHC.
• Meets with medical and behavior health providers on a monthly basis.
• Helps organize weekly Dental Team huddles to discuss patient cases.
• Consults with other providers for questions and concerns regarding patient’s care and makes referrals within HICHC.
• Collaborates with other specialists, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatments.
III. POSITION SPECIFICATION
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
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree required. • A minimum of three (3) years recent experience in the past five (5) years required.
• Experience working with community programs preferred.
• Must have a desire to work with infants, children, adolescents, adults and their families.
Licenses and Certifications
• Valid current license to practice as an Oral Surgeon in the State of Hawai?i required and must be maintained.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certification in the State of Hawai?i required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Working knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of dental and oral diseases;
• Working knowledge of the principles, standard practices methods and techniques of dentistry;
• Working knowledge of preventive dentistry and educational methodologies utilized in prevention;
• Knowledge of Implant Dentistry, both surgical and prosthetics. • Ability to appropriately administer local anesthetics, nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation for both adult and pediatric dental patients.
• Skill in oral operative techniques and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
• Ability and desire to uphold the mission of the Hawai?i 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 oral and written instructions.
• Ability to motivate patients.
• Ability to prepare and maintain charts, records, logs and reports.
• Must be willing to learn new advancements in oral surgery.
Language Skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as government regulations and guidelines, patient records, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.
• Ability to write at a minimal level of competence, including internal reports and memoranda.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups of people to include staff and providers and patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families to make their visit a pleasant experience.
• Sensitivity to the multicultural nature of the service area population and provide language translation services to patients as needed.
Personal Characteristics
Following a training and orientation period, performs the essential functions and elements of this position, not to exceed six (6) months. Incumbent must be able to maintain complete confidentiality of all dental records, patient interviews and office memoranda. Personal characteristics to include: a team player, professional, personal and professional integrity, excellent communication, excellent customer relations skills, regular work attendance, courteous and friendly, able to work well with diverse groups of people, and gain and maintain respect of others, both inside and outside HICHC.
Confidential and Sensitive Information
Because the employee has access to personal and professional data regarding individual employees and their families, personal data regarding individual patients and the families, and/or sensitive company financial data, an essential job result is the maintenance of a high level of confidentiality of the information processed by the employee. Violation of this confidence may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment.
IV. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS/WORKING CONDITIONS
General Remarks: The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks and functions.
Working Conditions: Dental Clinic environment with possible exposure to airborne and bloodborne pathogens.
Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. There are no known environmental hazards on the premises. Work environment is often stressful. Work is mostly inside, and normal office worker safety precautions and practices are required. Incumbent may be exposed to patients' conditions and some-unpleasant sights, smells and contagious diseases including virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. All employees are offered the
opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series.
Equipment Use: Frequent use of telephone system and office equipment including but not limited to computer, printer, facsimile machine, copier, and general office supplies. Occasional use of wheelchair, gurney and other assisted devices for patient transfers in the clinic.
Work Hours: 40 hours per week. Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on call). This position is exempt under the provisions of the Fair labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not subject to the policies and procedures pertaining to overtime hours and premium pay. The foregoing position description is not all-inclusive of the duties that may be assigned to the employee. In order to ensure maximum flexibility and efficiency and to encourage cross training, employees will be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary or desirable by HICHC.
Mental Demands: Duties require attention to detail, alertness, problem solving, tolerance to stress and exercising sound judgment. Duties require high tolerance and adequate coping skills for dealing with loss, grief and bereavement. Good stress reduction and management skills are essential.
Physical Demands: This is a dental clinic environment and a multi-tasking-oriented position including direct patient care that may require sitting or standing for long periods of time. Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with computers. Must have auditory acuity to handle phone calls and extensive patient interaction.
V. REMARKS
The foregoing position description is not all-inclusive of the duties that may be assigned to the employee. To ensure maximum flexibility and efficiency and to encourage cross training, employees will be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary or desirable by HICHC.
Dental Assistant 1
indeed - Kailua-Kona, HI
JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Dental SUPERVISED BY: Lead Dental Assistant Dental Assistant Supervisor Director - Dental Clinical OperationsI. 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.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position may have various work assignments within HICHC. This description is intended to be generic in nature, and as such it does not detail all the duties and responsibilities of the particular job assignment. Various duties, responsibilities and accountabilities may be assigned to an incumbent in this position depending on the specific job assignment, and may include but not be limited to the following:
Required Duties
• He/she also establishes a friendly, warm atmosphere for the patients and parents, keeping them calm and at ease as much as possible.
• Aids the Dentist or Dental Hygienist in the administration of treatment through four-handed practices at chairside:
o Assures that all instruments, electronic charting, and radiographs are available in the operatory prior to the arrival of the patient.
o Provides proper instruments, at the correct time, in proper sequence for any given treatment procedure.
o Prepares dental materials correctly, as needed, and in an amount appropriate to meet the needs of the procedure but as not to allow wasting of materials.
o Anticipates the sequence of dental procedures and is prepared in advance so that the dentist may work as efficiently as possible.
• Promotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health for HICHC’s patients
o Demonstrates good personal hygiene as an example to our patients and parents.
o Interviews each patient/parent/guardian to ascertain home care status, either during breaks in the treatment or prior to the dentist's arrival.
o May be asked to instruct patients in techniques of flossing, brushing, and disclosing to help remedy any concerns detected in home care.
o Completes questionnaire on caries risk assessment w/ parents/guardian and promotes self-management.
o Documents goals for the next visit as directed by the Dentist.
o Promotes and supports the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) primary care model.
• Maintains a sterile and neat working environment
o All chairside clean-up/set up procedures are completed before any patient is seated.
o The dental operatory is sterilized or disinfected before any patient is seated in accordance to OSHA.
o Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
o Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on sterilization area and work areas.
o Hand washing will take place immediately prior to seating every patient.
• Reviews patient health history, inputs chart entries under the direction of the provider, and completes consent forms
o The date of the health history review and any changes are entered on the treatment page and initialed/verified by the assistant.
o All exam findings and treatments rendered are recorded completely and accurately in the patient's chart.
o Clinical information entered in the electronic health record is completed by the dental assistant.
o Patients are dismissed with necessary records complete.
• Assumes the responsibilities associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the dentist
o Accepts delegation of only those duties within their personal skill levels.
o Exposes and processes radiographs as directed by the prescribing Dentist.
o Pours and trims models and performs other lab duties.
o Accurately records information in patient records.
o Helps to identify related medical and/or social problems.
o Maintains inventory of supplies and materials as well as maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of inventory.
• Acquaints the patient with the aspects of his/her dental visit and provides support and compassion to the patient when it is needed.
III. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
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 Hawai?i 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.
Personal Characteristics
Personal characteristics to include: a team player, high integrity, solution-oriented, communication and customer relations skills, regular work attendance, courteous and friendly, able to work well with diverse groups of people, and gain and maintain respect of others.
Confidential and Sensitive Information
Because the employee has access to personal and professional data regarding individual employees and
their families, personal data regarding individual patients and the families, and/or sensitive company financial data, an essential job result is the maintenance of a high level of confidentiality of the information processed by the employee. Violation of this confidence may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment.
IV. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS/WORKING CONDITIONS
General Remarks: The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks and functions.
Working Conditions: Dental Clinic environment with possible exposure to airborne and bloodborne pathogens
Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. There are no known environmental hazards on the premises. Work environment is often stressful. Work is mostly inside, and normal office worker safety precautions and practices are required. Incumbent may be exposed to patients' conditions and some-unpleasant sights, smells and contagious diseases including virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. All employees are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series.
Equipment Use: Frequent use of telephone system and office equipment including but not limited to computer, printer, facsimile machine, copier, and general office supplies. Occasional use of wheelchair, gurney and other assisted devices for patient transfers in the clinic.
Work Hours: 40 hours per week. Overtime may be required.
Mental Demands: Duties require attention to detail, alertness, problem solving, tolerance to stress and exercising sound judgment. Duties require high tolerance and adequate coping skills for dealing with loss, grief and bereavement. Good stress reduction and management skills are essential.
V. REMARKS
The foregoing position description is not all-inclusive of the duties that may be assigned to the employee. In order to ensure maximum flexibility and efficiency and to encourage cross training, employees will be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary or desirable by HICHC.
Dental Assistant Trainee
indeed - Honolulu, HI
Primary Purpose:Perform a variety of dental assisting duties as a trainee to promote quality dental care.
Essential Duties:
Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist and hygienist.
Greets patients, pre-screens and seats patients in treatment room.
Chairside patient education and instruction.
Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control policies and procedures.
Disinfect and sterilize instruments
Facilitates referrals
Review the health history and ensures completion of required forms.
Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit
Stock treatment rooms and maintain clinical supply inventory.
Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays, labs and instruments.
Pour models, take impressions, mange lab cases
Takes x-rays and utilizes x-ray software
Documents and charts in Dentrix and creates patient appointments
Facilitates language translation for patients.
Provides preventive maintenance of dental equipment
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
Fluency in English and either Cantonese or Mandarin required
Fluency in English and both Cantonese and Mandarin preferred
Education:
High School Diploma (or GED) 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
Dental Hygienist
indeed - Kahuku, HI
Job Title: Dental HygienistDepartment: Dental Clinic
Reports To: Dental Services Manager
Status: Full-Time 1.0/40hrs
Primary Purpose: Under supervision, the dental hygienist provides a wide range of screening procedures and dental support services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Administers prophylactic treatment by scaling and polishing of teeth.
Documents area of existing restorations and notable areas of possible decay and disease for dentist’s review.
Oversight of instrument sterilization, and oversight of competency of peers running sterilization processes.
Takes x-rays to determine extent of any decay/disease.
Administers fluoride treatment as needed.
Updates medical history of patient, highlighting significant information for dentist’s review.
Instructs patients in oral hygiene techniques, answering specific questions and providing other relevant educational information.
Practices universal precautions and other sterilization/infection control procedures.
Maintenance of equipment.
Provides associated administrative support, including maintaining patient documentation, patient communication and other record-keeping.
Performs related duties as required.
Physical Requirements:
Able to stand for an extended period.
Good eyesight.
Able to sit for an extended period.
Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting.
Communication Demands:
Strong communication skills – communicate directly, clearly, and effectively with patients, employees, and manager.
Possess a positive attitude and willingness to work with others.
Identify and resolve specific issues in conjunction with the dental manager.
Speaks clearly and effectively.
Skills/Knowledge:
Strong communication skills.
Possess a friendly and professional demeanor within a work environment.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Carry out assignments to completion within a parameter of given instructions.
Prescribed routines and standard acceptable practice
Education/Knowledge
Degree in Dental Hygiene.
Certification in administration of local anesthesia.
Experience
1-year of Dental office experience (preferred)
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required doing this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Dental Hygienist
indeed - Kailua-Kona, HI
I. POSITION FUNCTION SUMMARYUnder the general direction of the Dental Director, the Dental Hygienist’s duties are in support of the mission, goals and objectives of the HICHC. He/she will provide oral care to patients and provide them with information to assist with developing and maintaining good oral health.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position may have various work assignments within HICHC. This description is intended to be generic in nature, and as such it does not detail all duties and responsibilities of the particular job assignment. Various duties, responsibilities and accountabilities may be assigned to an incumbent in this position depending on the specific job assignment, and may include but not be limited to the following:
Works in conjunction with the dentist to develop a periodontal diagnosis and execute an appropriate periodontal treatment plan.
Conducts dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning procedures as prescribed by the dentist.
Administers anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
Greets and prepares patients for treatment.
Provides preliminary charting of all head and neck pathology.
Conducts oral health education.
Provides chairside instruction in plaque control and/or diet counseling.
Brings to the attention of all patients or guardian the benefits of fluorides in all forms.
Informs parents, guardians and patients of importance and need of periodic dental care.
Accurately records all treatment rendered.
Works chair-side with dentist during treatment whenever necessary.
Exposes and process radiographs as prescribed by the dentist.
Promotes and supports the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) primary care model.
Performs other duties as assigned.
III. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
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
Degree from an accredited dental hygiene school required.
Hawai?i State licensure to practice as a Dental Hygienist required.
Experience working with community programs preferred.
Must have a desire to work with children and adolescents.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of dental and oral diseases.
Working knowledge of the principles, standard practices methods and techniques of dentistry.
Working knowledge of preventive dentistry and educational methodologies utilized in prevention.
Skill in oral operative techniques and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
Language Skills
Ability to communicate with culturally diverse groups of people including staff, providers and patients
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families to make their visit a pleasant experience
Sensitivity to the multicultural nature of the service area population and may be required to communicate in another language
Personal Characteristics
Personal characteristics to include: a team player, high integrity, solution-oriented, communication and customer relations skills, regular work attendance, courteous and friendly, able to work well with diverse groups of people, and gain and maintain respect of others.
Confidential and Sensitive Information
Because the employee has access to personal and professional data regarding individual employees and their families, personal data regarding individual patients and the families, and/or sensitive company financial data, an essential job result is the maintenance of a high level of confidentiality of the information processed by the employee. Violation of this confidence may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment.
IV. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS/WORKING CONDITIONS
General Remarks: The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks and functions.
Working Conditions: Dental Clinic environment with possible exposure to airborne and bloodborne pathogens
Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. There are no known environmental hazards on the premises. Work environment is often stressful. Work is mostly inside, and normal office worker safety precautions and practices are required. Incumbent may be exposed to patients' conditions and some-unpleasant sights, smells and contagious diseases including virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. All employees are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series.
Equipment Use: Frequent use of telephone system and office equipment including but not limited to computer, printer, facsimile machine, copier, and general office supplies. Occasional use of wheelchair, gurney and other assisted devices for patient transfers in the clinic.
Work Hours: 40 hours per week. Overtime may be required.
Mental Demands: Duties require attention to detail, alertness, problem solving, tolerance to stress and exercising sound judgment. Duties require high tolerance and adequate coping skills for dealing with loss, grief and bereavement. Good stress reduction and management skills are essential.
V. REMARKS
The foregoing position description is not all-inclusive of the duties that may be assigned to the employee. In order to ensure maximum flexibility and efficiency and to encourage cross training, employees will be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary or desirable by HICHC.
Dental Assistants
indeed - Wahiaw?, HI
Saratoga Medical has an immediate opening for a Dental Assistant at Naval Health Clinic Hawaii - Wahiawa. We offer a competitive salary, PTO, paid holidays, and the wonderful opportunity to care for and provide services to our military members!Qualifications Include:
*Completion of one of the following:
Certificate or Associates Degree as a dental assistant/technician and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months
Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months
Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months
36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic
Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months
Graduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months
Certified in radiology
6 months of experience as a Dental Assistant after graduation
BLS
Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.
Dental Assistant
indeed - Honolulu, HI
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.
Dental Assistant
indeed - Kahuku, HI
Job Title: Dental AssistantDepartment: Dental
Reports To: Dental Services Manager
Status: Full-Time
Date: ASAP
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:
Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocol.
Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating and draping patient.
Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic images.
Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
Documents dental care services by charting in patient records (clinical notes, treatment plans, and procedure codes).
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Prepares instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist’s access, suctioning, and passing instruments.
Assists in the provision of direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery.
Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment techniques.
Training/ Educational / Experience Qualifications:
High school diploma or its equivalency is required.
Dental assistant certificate or training is preferred but not required.
Physical, Communication, Mental and Environmental Demands:
Prolonged sitting, with frequent periods of standing.
Occasional periods of bending, stooping, reaching and/or lifting (under 50lbs).
Ability to communicate (verbal, written, etc.) clearly and effectively.
Ability to handle stressful situations while demonstrating a motivated and positive attitude.
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Dental Assistant for General/Family practice located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Position is full-time. The primary duty of this position is to provide chairside assistance during dental procedures, however helping other office staff with their duties is also expected. Although experience is preferred, we are willing to train an individual who has the willingness to learn new skills, and contribute to our team. Compensation is commensurate with experience, but also on the individual's initiative to help our practice grow.DentalPost resources
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