Dental Nurse at Smile360 Dental Specialists

Reports To: Head of Clinic

Summary

• The Dental Nurse is responsible for providing dental care delivery by preparing the treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Standards.
• S/he will help prepare patients, sterilize instruments, set up rooms, and some dental hygiene tasks.
• To do well in this role you should be able to provide a great level of patient care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary
• Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Preparing Patients for dental procedures.
• Operate technical dental machines in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
• Assist dentist in examining dental and oral health of patients
• Assist dentist in attending to patients within the allocated time for waiting and treatment
• Comply with all Practices’ policies and procedures on diagnosis, treatment, etc.
• Input, update and keep accurate records of Patients’ dental structure
• Others may be assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• National Diploma in Dental Health is required. Additional certification or training is an advantage
• Minimum of 2 years post-College of Health Technology and progressive experience as an assistant within the private and public sectors. Experience working with public health and health systems is an advantage.

Competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to perform basic dental procedures
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• Communication - Actively listens and checks for understanding.
• Team Player - The ability to work with others in a way that recognizes their contribution and strengths, promotes collaborative working across different or cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.

Person Specification:

• Passionate
• Problem solver
• Focused and patient
• Attentive to details
• Ability to manage pressure
• A team player.

Discretion:

• The job holder is committed to absolute discretion.

Salary
N85,000 Monthly.