Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, November 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Position Summary
The job holder shall be responsible for supporting clinical duties and preparing patients for dental procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities
• Support the dentist/hygienist/therapist in all clinical procedures, providing chairside assistance (handling supplies and instruments as requested).
• Take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history.
• Prepare tables and trays for dentist with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms as needed.
• Maintain impeccable standards of hygiene and cross infection control, according to the latest guidelines and following practice procedures and policy.
• Ensure that all the relevant paperwork is completed promptly and accurately and that all patient records are updated and maintained, according to practice procedures.
• Assist in managing the appointment book for all clinicians, where applicable, ensuring that the daily production targets can be met and the booking system is followed and to ensure a smooth delay free work flow for patients or clinicians.
• Take, expose, and mount high quality dental radiography
• Ensure appropriate supply of equipment and materials
• Perform patient charting as instructed by the dentist
• Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room

Key Skills and Qualifications
• A diploma or a general education degree (GED) required in Dental/ Oral Care nursing
• Dental Assisting Certification
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Radiology certification preferred
• At least 2-3 years of relevant work experience in a reputable dental clinic
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines
• Team player with strong relationship building skills
• Honest, trustworthy and reliable
• Highly professional, presentable with a positive attitude

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Please only send your CV quoting the job title in the email subject (Dental Assistant) to jobs@summithrmc.com  before 25th November 2022.
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV. Only applicants meeting the criteria outlined above will be contacted.

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