Dental Assistant
Applications are invited from competent suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the position based at Corporate 24 Hospital Harare
Duties and responsibilities
• Schedule patient appointments
• Provide information to patients and employees by answering questions via phone conversation or in person
• Prepare treatment room for patient by following the infection control protocol
• Welcome patients and ensure they are seated comfortably in the dental chair
• Hand instruments to the dental practitioner during procedures
• Dry patients mouth using a suction
• Provide diagnostic information by taking x rays using a digital system
• Mix dental materials and prepare jobs for lab work
• Conserve dental resources by using dental supplies and equipment as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipate needed supplies; alert the dental practitioner in charge to place orders for supplies and verify receipt of supplies
• Document dental care services by charting in patient records
• Educate patients by giving Oral Hygiene Instructions and Postoperative Instructions
• Clean and sterilise instruments
Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Professional attitude
• Good organisational skills
Qualifications
• Certificate or Verification Letter of training as a Dental Assistant
• Proven work experience as a dental assistant, both clinical and administrative work.
• Must have at least 2 years experience.
• 5 ‘O’ Levels including English and Maths and at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes
How to Apply:
Interested persons should submit their applications together with Curriculum Vitae and copies of proof of qualifications no later than 30 June 2019 to:
The Administrator
Corporate 24 Hospital Group,
6 Bath Road, Belgravia, Harare
ALL ENVELOPES SHOULD CLEARLY STATE THE POSITION BEING APPLIED FOR.
Job Summary
Location
Category
Medical