Dental Nurse/Technican/Hygienist at CareOne Clinics
CareOne Clinics
Date: 4 days ago
City: Lagos, Lagos
Contract type: Full time

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Position Summary
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- Location: Nigeria
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- Job type: Full-Time
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Dental Nurse/Technican/Hygienist
Position Summary
- This role involves supporting dental procedures, managing patient records, and collaborating with other dental staff to provide comprehensive care.
- Assist in the management of medical and dental emergencies
- Assist the dental therapist and the dentist during their meetings with patients
- Prepare patients and dental rooms for dental procedures
- Ensure patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
- Performing aseptic procedures and helping in infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments
- Assist with the development and validation of laboratory methods, procedures, and protocols.
- Setting up for all dental procedures, preparing materials, and assisting in all dental procedures
- Maintaining dental equipment and supply inventory
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures as directed by the dentist or dental therapist
- Perform follow-up calls with patients
- Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Collecting and recording patient’s medical and dental histories, vital signs, and treatment information
- Educate patients on dental care and oral hygiene
- Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions
- Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain, and restore health and prevent diseases
- Perform other tasks appropriate to the post which may be allocated from time to time after prior discussion
- Contribute to the maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory facilities and workspaces.
- Perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer (scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, and billing)
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and empathy in all interactions with patients, colleagues, and stakeholders, maintaining confidentiality and respecting patient rights and privacy.
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Participate in continuing education and professional development
- Adhere strictly to CAREONE\’s ethical standards, medical protocols, SOPs, and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned by Dentist, Clinic Manager etc.
- Bachelor\’s Degree in Dentistry, Dental Surgery
- 0-2 years of industry/clinical experience
- Registered with the Dental Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria, Certificate in Dental Technology
- Strong knowledge of dental techniques, procedures, and use of dental equipments.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in computer applications and dental software and applications
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong customer service skills.
- Caring, Compassionate, Dedicated and Professional
- Strong attention to detail in specimen and sample handling
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