Dental Assistant at EHA Clinics

medical
Lagos
October 17, 2024
Full Time

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Lagos
  • Employment Type: Full-time

Mission Objective

  • To deliver exceptional dental care by bridging the gap between advanced dental services and our patients, through personalized treatment, innovative practices, and a commitment to excellence.
  • Our mission is to enhance oral health and wellbeing for all individuals in any setting—whether in-clinic, at home, or via our cutting-edge online and mobile solutions.
  • As an integral part of EHA Clinics, we strive to embody the cli’s commitment to providing world-class healthcare, focusing on preventative care and the holistic wellbeing of our patients.
  • Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose:

  • Assist in the management of medical and dental emergencies
  • Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
  • Collecting and recording patient’s medical and dental histories, vital signs, and treatment information
  • Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
  • Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain, and restore health and prevent diseases
  • Prepare patients and dental rooms for dental procedures
  • Ensure patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
  • Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Engagement:

  • Assist the dental therapist and the dentist during their meetings with patients
  • Performing aseptic procedures and helping in infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments
  • Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
  • Setting up for all dental procedures, preparing materials, and assisting in all dental procedures
  • Maintaining dental equipment and supply inventory
  • Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures as directed by the dentist or dental therapist
  • Perform follow-up calls with patients.

Delivery:

  • Perform other tasks appropriate to the post which may be allocated from time to time after prior discussion
  • Perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer (scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, and billing).

Targeted Specialized Knowledge:

  • Diploma in Dental Health Technician or Dental Surgery Technician required
  • Must be registered with the Dental Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria and registration must be up to date.

Key Areas of Note:

  • Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology, and evidence-based medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals, etc.
  • Research unusual symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other medical specialists.

Key Skills and Attributes

  • Hold Computer literacy
  • Excellent Communication and Customer Service
  • Caring, Compassionate, Dedicated and Professional
  • Working Under Pressure
  • Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Problem solving and Initiative
  • Time Management and Organization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Work Environment.

Salary

N100,000 monthly.

  • Application Closing Date: 1st November, 2024.

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Note

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities.
  • EHA Clinics is a tobacco-free environment.

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