• Application Deadline: Sat, 1 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Dental Surgery Assistant (Dental Nurse)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification OND



• Experience 2 - 7 years



• Location Rivers




• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  
  

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assist the dentist: Provide chair-side assistance during examinations and dental procedures, such as passing instruments, suctioning, and mixing dental materials. 


• Prepare treatment rooms: Set up the operatory before appointments, ensure all necessary equipment and materials are ready, and clean and disinfect the area afterward according to OSHA regulations. 


• Sterilize instruments: Follow strict infection control protocols to sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment to prevent cross-contamination. 


• Take and develop X-rays: Expose and process dental X-rays, ensuring proper patient positioning and radiation safety measures are followed. 


• Patient education: Instruct patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care. 


• Perform lab tasks: Conduct various laboratory duties as directed by the dentist. 


• Patient management: Greet patients, escort them to the treatment room, and manage patient flow. 


• Record keeping: Chart patient data, log information during and after procedures, and update patient records and health histories. 


• Scheduling: Book patient appointments and manage follow-up visits. 


• Billing and insurance: Assist with patient billing and insurance claims.