Dental Assistant Role
As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for providing clinical support to dentists and maintaining a safe and efficient environment for patients. Your duties will include preparing patients for treatment, sterilizing equipment, and assisting with radiography.
Key Responsibilities
* Patient Flow: Monitor patient day sheets to prepare for patient lists as planned and accommodate emergency patients when possible.
* Chair-Side Assisting: Correctly set up instruments and materials for each patient and assist the dentist with all aspects of clinical dentistry.
* Surgery Organisation: Maintain infection control measures according to the Infection Prevention manual and comply with surgery changeover procedures for every patient.
Requirements
* Candidate Requirements: You must have dental knowledge and experience, a neat appearance, and good personal hygiene.
* Desirable Qualifications: Experience in reception duties or an interest in being cross-trained in this area is preferred, as well as qualifications in radiography, sterilizing, and/or first aid.