CLINICAL ASSISTANT

Job Responsibilities: • Responsible for the cleanliness of clinic and linen in the surgery. • Always practice personal protection and prevent cross contamination through infection control procedures. • Prepare patient for treatment by ensuring the comfort of patient on the dental chair, apply bib and goggles for the patient. • Responsible for the sterilization of all dental instruments after usage. • Responsible for the care of Autoclave and all dental equipment including dental unit and accessory equipment. • Prepare indents of dental materials, instruments, stationary, forms and pharmaceutical supplies • Prepare monthly returns for the clinic. • Assist Dental specialist to prepare medical leave, payment receipts and patient records and give correct information to patients. • Ensure that the following are in order- - Registration and payment receipt books - Rubber stamps consisting of name of dental specialist, the department, the clinic and date. • Keep an inventory of instruments and equipment in the clinic. • Prepare oral health education materials. • Assist in the taking and developing of x-rays of patients. • Prepare gauze pressure packs and assist in disinfection procedures. • Willingly carry out any other duties and instructions by superiors at all times. Working hours: • Mondays to Fridays (8.00 am – 5.00 pm)