Dental Nurse

Job Summary

Perform the Duties of a Dental Nurse

Minimum Qualification:Diploma
Experience Level:Entry level
Experience Length:1 year
Job Description

Open and close the surgery daily
Adhere to health and safety protocols as well as cross-infection to the highest standard
Ensure all dental instruments are correctly decontaminated
Set up for every patient
Provide the Dentist with the correct instruments and equipment
Serve as an assistant to the Dentist during treatment by passing relevant equipment and instruments to him, in the same vein retracting and aspirating if necessary
Mix and prepare materials
Write patient notes efficiently and correctly as dictated by the Dentist
Monitor patients from the entering the room, during treatment and after the surgery
Offer reassurance and support to patients
Carry out stock control
Greet patients and check them in
Answer the phone and deal with patient enquiries
Book appointments
Take payment
Liaise with laboratories and referral hospitals/practices.

Qualification and Requirements
A minimum of a Diploma is required.
At least 1-3 years experience.

Salary : Gh 1200-1500
Open and close the surgery daily
Adhere to health and safety protocols as well as cross-infection to the highest standard
Ensure all dental instruments are correctly decontaminated
Set up for every patient
Provide the Dentist with the correct instruments and equipment
Serve as an assistant to the Dentist during treatment by passing relevant equipment and instruments to him, in the same vein retracting and aspirating if necessary
Mix and prepare materials
Write patient notes efficiently and correctly as dictated by the Dentist
Monitor patients from the entering the room, during treatment and after the surgery
Offer reassurance and support to patients
Carry out stock control
Greet patients and check them in
Answer the phone and deal with patient enquiries
Book appointments
Take payment
Liaise with laboratories and referral hospitals/practices.

Qualification and Requirements
A minimum of a Diploma is required.
At least 1-3 years experience.

Salary : Gh 1200-1500