RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a variety of clinical and clerical duties to assist the dentist.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Essential: standing, sitting, walking, stoop/bending, twisting body, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting and carrying usual weight up to 5 pounds, pushing/pulling usual weight of 25 pounds, carrying usual weight of 2 pounds, reaching above, at, and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.
Occasional: lifting weight up to 20 pounds, kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, pushing/pulling weight up to 50 pounds.
Operates dental equipment, medical equipment and office equipment.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
Exposed to noise/vibration from dental equipment, x-rays, cleaning agents, chemicals, communicable diseases, body fluids and sharps.
Works in a static position for prolonged periods with repetitive hand/arm motion.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

Completion of approved Dental Assistant training program or equivalent work experience.
Current certification in BLS/HCP.
CDA certification preferred.

B. EXPERIENCE:

Experience to demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with computers and automated systems.
Prior work experience as Dental Assistant preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
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Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai‘i.
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The Queen's Medical Center jobs

Dental Assistant (Full Time, 40, Day/Evening)