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, top-quality 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 non-surgical 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 problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail.