Dental Assistant at Summit Human Resource & Marketing Consultant

Position Summary

The job holder shall be responsible for supporting clinical duties and preparing patients for dental procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Support the dentist/hygienist/therapist in all clinical procedures, providing chairside     assistance (handling supplies and instruments as requested).
2. Take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history.
3. Prepare tables and trays for dentist with necessary instruments and supplies.
4. Clean and sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms as needed.
5. Maintain impeccable standards of hygiene and cross infection control, according to the latest guidelines and following practice procedures and policy.
6. Ensure that all the relevant paperwork is completed promptly and accurately and that all patient records are updated and maintained, according to practice procedures.
7. Assist in managing the appointment book for all clinicians, where applicable, ensuring that the daily production targets can be met and the booking system is followed and to ensure a smooth delay free work flow for patients or clinicians.
8. Take, expose, and mount high quality dental radiography
9. Ensure appropriate supply of equipment and materials
10. Perform patient charting as instructed by the dentist
11. Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room

Key Skills and Qualifications

1. A diploma or a general education degree (GED) required in Dental/ Oral Care nursing
2. Dental Assisting Certification
3. Current CPR certification preferred
4. Radiology certification preferred
5. At least 2-3 years of relevant work experience in a reputable dental clinic
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
7. Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines
8. Team player with strong relationship building skills
9. Honest, trustworthy and reliable
10. Highly professional, presentable with a positive attitude