Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tSupport dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, instruments and materials by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
\n\tPrepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, review the health form and draping patient.
\n\tAssemble instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentists\u2019 access, suctioning and passing instruments.
\n\tApply the four-handed\/ Four-eyes dentistry concept.
\n\tAssist the dentist by mixing materials.
\n\tProvide diagnostic information by capturing intra oral photo studies, pulp vitality testing and pouring, trimming and polishing study casts.
\n\tAssist with specialty procedures which include periodontal therapy, endodontic, prosthodontics, oral surgery and implant placement as well as restoration.
\n\tFabricating temporary restoration, shade selection and cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
\n\tEducate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions including medication prescribed by the dentist.
\n\tDocument dental care services by charting in patient records on dental software.
\n\tMaintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations as per hospital policy.
\n\tEnsure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer\u2019s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tMaintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies and verifying receipt of supplies.
\n\tConserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
\n\tContribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
\n\tResponsible for laboratory maintenance, dental clinical and record keeping.\u00a0
\n\tFollow up on external dental Lab work.<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/p>\n
\tDiploma in Community Oral Health or an equivalent.
\n\t2 years\u2019 work experience as a Dental Assistant.
\n\tExcellent customer service skills
\n\tGood communication skills
\n\tEmpathetic towards patients of all ages
\n\tCulturally sensitive
\n\tAbility to work in a team
\n\tAttentive to detail<\/p>\n
Apply Through:<\/p>\n
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