Dental Assistant - Surgical Assistant

Requirements

• keep records of work sent
• Complete laboratory request forms
• and ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste
• Be familiar and comply with all Health and Safety rules and guidance infection control
• Handle all substances in accordance with Health and Safety policies
• hygienists/therapists when treating patients
• Perform chaperoning duties for dentists
• Observe patient confidentiality at all times
• Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed
• received and fitted
• helpful and courteous manner
• ensuring that the correct equipment is available
• Provide chairside assistance
• Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order
• tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions
• Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean
• Clean and disinfect all equipment and working surfaces to the required standards at the end of each session
• Setting up and preparing the surgery before the start of each session
• Always ensure the care and welfare of patients in a friendly
• Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
• Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records
• Needs to anticipate the Doctor in being one step ahead of him/her knowing what he/she will need so the surgery runs smoothly
• Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored
• and staff room
• floors of the surgeries and common areas of the practice reception
• sinks
• Assist in keeping clean the surfaces
• Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
• Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR
• Undergo training as may be required to develop your skills and abilities
• Attend and participate in practice meetings
• including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required
• Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice
• office