Dental Assistant

JOB TITLE: DENTAL ASSISTANT

REPORTS TO: DENTIST

DENTAL SUPERVISOR

LOCATION: LAGOS NIGERIA

Our client is a Group of companies with over 3 decades of business operations in areas such as power generation real estate construction and automobile. The Group has so far established itself as a renowned and trusted brand providing reliable topquality solutions for Nigerians

PURPOSE

Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Management

Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time

Set up treatment rooms for procedures

Escort patients to the treatment room

Seat patients in treatment rooms

Show care and concern and help patients feel comfortable

Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol

Ensure patients are always attended

Anticipate and assist dentist s needs

Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist

Mix dental materials

Ensure patients questions are answered thoroughly before they leave

Chart patients and record date service rendered and any charges

Escort patients from the treatment room

Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in the patient s chart

Perform clinical procedures as the practice act allows and as directed by the dentist

Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary

Monitor patient flow

Notify the Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment.

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

Keep dental units ready stocked and clean

Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization

procedures

Disinfect treatment rooms according to laid down regulations

Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to laid down

regulations

Keep trays instruments and treatment room drawers organized

Ensure that the office sterilization procedures document is on display

Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases

Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental

equipment

Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks

Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol

Records Management

Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements

Accurately file patient information

Arrange patient charts and radiographs for next day s appointments Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors

Assist in the administration of the recall system

Inventory Management

Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times

Office Participation

Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e. answering phones unpacking supplies completing insurance forms moving former patient records etc.)

Be an active participant in team meetings

Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office

Educational/Professional Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience preferred

Proven 3 years work experience as a Dental Assistant Medical Assistant or relevant role.

Proficient with performing regulated nonsurgical operations for instance coronal polish and cleaning.

Great interpersonal skills.

Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Ability to manage and handle multiple tasks.

Outstanding problemsolving skills.

Exceptional attention to detail.