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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