Job Overview
4 Dental Assistants works under the
supervision of a licensed dentist(s) at Caremax to provide quality oral health
services
Responsibilities
- Prepares treatment room for patient by
following prescribed procedures and protocols.
- Screening patients, reviewing a patient’s oral
health history and teaching appropriate brushing and flossing techniques.
In addition, welcoming, comforting, and draping patient.
- Perform oral examination and charting, cleaning
of teeth and polishing.
- Perform simple extractions, place fissure
sealants, apply topical fluorides and temporary fillings.
- Use dental X-ray machines to take dental
radiographs and develop the film for the dentist’s analysis.
- Review pre-operative settings and make sure
that the dentist has what is required to carry out dental procedures; i.e.
provide necessary help to the dentist, including mixing materials,
trimming, and polishing dental casts.
- Implements and adheres to infection prevention
protocols including autoclaving instruments after use, cleaning the dental
procedures’ space and storage of the clean.
- Maintain a record of day-to-day activities of
the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed.
- Inventory management of equipment and supplies
at the dental unit. This includes preparing orders as needed to avoid
stock outs.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Community oral health/Dentistry or
equivalent from a reputable institution.
- Current practicing certificate.
- At least 2 years of relevant clinical
experience.
- Good verbal communication skills – a good
listener.
How to Apply
If you are interested and meet the
requirements, apply before the close of business on 30th May 2020
Interested candidates should send a
copy of CV with three referees of who two (2) should be professional to careers@caremaxhealthkenya.com, quoting the job title. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
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