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Dental Assistant (HTAC/DA 1) - Manchester Health Services

Organisation
Southern Regional Health Authority, Jamaica
Reference
VAC-56220
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Healthcare & Medical
Location
Manchester
Salary & Benefits
$2,078,360 € $2,470,517 per annum
Date Posted
20/03/2025
Expiry Date
04/04/2025
The successful incumbent will be responsible to perform a variety of chair-side duties, office procedures and infection control procedures.

 

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Certification in Dental Assisting from an accredited institution. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

  • Knowledge of the National Oral Health Policy 
  • Knowledge of the Dental Health Services Policies and Procedures Manual
  • Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals used in Dentistry 
  • Knowledge of equipment, instruments, materials, methods and procedures used in dentistry
  • Knowledge Infection Control Policy 
  • Ability to communicate oral health messages to children and adults 
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written 

 

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment. 
  • Preparing and laying out instruments and materials required for treating each patient.
  • Assisting the Dental Surgeon and Dental Nurse during dental procedures.
  • Maintaining inventory of all dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
  • Collecting and recording patient medical and dental history and vital signs of patients.
  • Practicing patient management during dental procedures. 
  • Delivering community dental health presentations. 
  • Managing the dental clinic infection control plan to meet OSAP and MOH standards. 

 

 

 

 

 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Region: 
Manchester

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