Dental Assistant Job M.P. Shah Hospital
Medical Jobs. M.P. Shah Hospital Jobs. Dental Assistant assisting the Dentist with patient treatment, infection control and documentation in restorative dentistry and oral surgery, requiring a diploma in Community Oral Health and 0-2 years experience in a dental clinic, in a hospital healthcare environment, on-site role.
Job Purpose
To assist the Dentist in performing treatment for patients in restorative dentistry or oral surgery.
Responsibilities
- Dental Administration – Assist the dentist in the administration of treatment at the dental chairside as required by the dentist.
- Infection Control – Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
- Documentation – Document dental care services by maintaining patients’ records.
- Materials – Provide materials by selecting, mixing and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth.
- Emergencies – Help the dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply.
- Patient Instruction – Provide postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist, together with dental hygiene, oral health care and plaque control programmes for patients.
- Laboratory Records – Document lab procedures, ensure follow up on results, and record treatment information in patient records.
Key Performance Indicators
- Number of procedures (outpatients) done
- Patient turnaround time
- Revisit rate of patients
- Compliance with standard operating procedures and protocols
Minimum Qualifications, Regulatory & Legal Requirements
- Diploma in Community Oral Health
- A minimum of 0 – 2 years’ experience in a dental clinic
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) required
Competencies and Attributes
- Communication skills
- Service orientation
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking skills
- Excellent decision making
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
How to Apply
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