Dental Assistant - Niko Niko Family Dentistry - Honolulu, HI

About us Niko Niko Family Dentistry We are a small family dental office with 4 dental chairs. We typically run 1-2 doctors and 2 Hygienists daily. We are looking for a chairside assistant who will work alongside a floater to assist the doctor. Hours are Monday and Wednesday 7:30am-5:30pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and alternating Saturdays 7:30am-4:30pm. We take an hour for lunch from 12-1. The working days are negotiable, but we are specifically looking for Monday, Thursday and alternating Saturdays with additional days as you are available. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dental office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Responsibilities Welcome patients in the dental office Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Clean and prepare operatory rooms. Sterilize instruments according to regulations Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry Take patient radiographs Undertake lab tasks as instructed Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked Schedule appointments and answer phone call as needed Maintain accurate patient records on the computer software Assist with taking payment from patients. Skills Experience in chairside assisting is preferred. While every office and Dentist has different preferences we are looking for someone with a good foundation to build upon. Understanding and certification of health & safety regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, etc) Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA, BLS) Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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