Experienced Dental Assistant - Wade Takenishi DDS - Honolulu, HI

Our private general dental practice in Honolulu is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented chairside dental assistant to join our clinical team. This is an opportunity to work in a modern, technology-driven office that values quality dentistry, teamwork, and a positive work environment. We serve a great patient population and work alongside a supportive, enthusiastic team in a fast-paced but enjoyable setting. The dentist is committed to high-quality care and respects the role of every team member. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, communicates well, and enjoys contributing to a collaborative clinical environment. We are seeking a candidate with 1+ year of dental office experience to join our team starting immediately JOB DESCRIPTION Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials. Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Readies patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. Assembles instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist’s access, suctioning, and passing instruments. Performing digital scan / laboratory work for fabricating dental prosthetics and appliances, such as crowns, bridges, dentures, aligners, and nightguards. Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations and cleaning and polishing removable appliances.. Documents dental care services by charting in patient records. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. 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 and techniques. Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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