Dental Assistant at The Nairobi Hospital

REF/DA/07/17

The successful candidates will be team players with the ability to effectively add value to enabling good patient outcomes and shape best clinical and non-clinical practice.

Roles for the Dental Assistant Job

• Welcome patients in the dental treatment room
• Prepare patients for dental treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort and providing any instructions
• Prepare treatment room, select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed in the treatment area.
• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment and placing them for easy access
• Assisting the dentist during procedures, including passing instruments, getting supplies, and using the suction tube to keep the patient’s mouth dry
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions to patients
• Keep and maintain the dental room clean and well-stocked Schedule and follow up appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies.

Dental Assistant Job Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience as Dental Assistant Relevant certificate.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable