• Application Deadline: Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Dental Surgery Assistant (Dental Nurse)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification OND



• Experience 2 - 5 years



• Location Lagos , Rivers




• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  
  

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Assist the dentist/hygienist/therapist in clinical procedures, providing chairside assistance.


• Maintain impeccable standards of hygiene and cross infection control, according to the latest guidelines and practice procedures and policy.


• Prepare instrument trays for procedures.


• Follow all practice procedures and protocols to maintain patient confidentiality.


• At the end of the surgical day, ensure the surgery management is adhered to in line with practice procedures and policy.


• Inform the Lead Nurse of any faulty or poorly functioning equipment, so that prompt action can be taken to remedy any defects/problems and ensure service and maintenance at the required frequency.


• Give daily, weekly and monthly reports on all assisted procedures.


• Ensure that all the relevant paperwork is completed promptly and accurately and that all client records are updated and maintained, according to practice procedures.


• Maintain Registration and comply with all requirements.


• Assist in managing the appointment book for all clinicians, ensuring that the daily production targets can be met and the booking system is followed and to ensure a smooth delay free workflow for patients or clinicians.


• Build trusting and caring relationships with patients, and take all reasonable steps to ensure their comfort and retain them as a client. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.


• Monitor stock levels for materials and sundries and order/liaise with Lead Nurse on ordering.


• Coordinate with the laboratory on timely dispatch and receipt of work.


• Assist the clinical team and reception team in gaining acceptance for treatment plans from clients and support the practice in gaining testimonials and referrals from clients.


• Proactively contribute to regular practice meetings.


• Attend departmental meetings as at when scheduled.

And any other adhoc duties.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to handle pressure from work       


• Hard working.


• Good time management skills. 


• Time management.


• Effective communication skill.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Ability to use industrial cleaning equipment and products.


• Excellent organizational and team management skills.


• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions.