Community Oral Health Officer at Alternate Doors

Duties and Responsibilities

• Educate patient on better Oral healthcare
• Perform dental services at the facility as prescribed in the scheme of service.
• Implement and adhere to infection prevention protocols including autoclaving instruments after use, cleaning the dental procedure’s space and storage of the clean instruments.
• Maintain a record of day to day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed.
• Inventory management of equipment and supplies at the dental unit, including preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs.
• Examine patients’ teeth and mouth.
• Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures
• Analyze x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting.
• Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established dental hygienist procedures.
• Clean teeth using brushes, and polishers to remove plaque and stains ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained
• Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations
• Any other clinical duty delegated by the management.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Community Health
• Experience: Entry Level – 2 Years experience- You will be trained