Hawaii Family Dental Centers - Aiea, HI
posted 2 months ago
As a Dental Assistant at Hawaii Family Dental, you will play a crucial role in supporting general dentists, specialists, and hygienists in delivering high-quality dental care. Your responsibilities will include working closely with the dental team to ensure that patients receive care in a safe, efficient, and compassionate manner. You will be an extension of the providers, actively listening to patients and identifying opportunities to serve them as if they were family. Your role will involve taking high-quality x-rays, which are essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Additionally, you will be responsible for properly sterilizing and setting up treatment rooms to create a safe environment for both patients and team members. Recording important patient information, such as vital statistics and treatment plans, is another key aspect of your job. This ensures that the dental team has a reliable source of information to refer to during follow-up visits. You will also be expected to anticipate the needs of the providers by handing them instruments during procedures, which helps to streamline the appointment process and maximize patient comfort. Your ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment will be essential to your success in this role.