Dental Nurse - College of Dentistry

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• The Dental Nurse oversees and coordinates the day-to-day patient care activities of a specified clinical practice, ensuring adherence established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.
  
• This role will be directly reporting to the Clinical Supervisor.
  

KEY RESULTS/ACCOUNTABILITIES EXPECTED FROM THE ROLE:

• Cleans and sterilizes instruments used in the clinic.
  
• Assists dental students in the clinics.
  
• Assists in preparing the patient for treatment by students and assist during the treatment as needed.
  
• Assists in the Consultation and Dental check-ups for patients.
  
• Performs routine inspection for cross-infection control.
  
• Maintains hygiene, health and safety measures in the dental clinics
  
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
  
• Assists dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary, maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
  
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  
• Reports management about dental equipment maintenance, repairs and malfunctions.
  
• Monitors inventory levels and order and stock dental tools to avoid any shortages.
  
• Attends educational trainings and workshops to improve professional and technical knowledge.
  
• Provides additional services in the student’s clinic, VIP clinics, educational workshops, and seminars etc., as related to job upon the request of the dean.
  
• Provides services during community outreach activities.
  
• Maintains inventory of instrument and material in respective clinics.
  
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma/ bachelor’s degree in nursing or any related field from an accredited institution.
  
• Two years of experience that is directly related to the duties specified.
  
• MOH License.
  

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to work as a team member within a clinical environment.
  
• Ability to set up and prepare dental nursing procedures in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
  
• Knowledge of dental supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
  
• Knowledge of governmental/ institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient nursing services.
  
• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of dental equipment in accordance with prescribed procedures and standards.
  
• Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols.
  
• Knowledge of sterile procedures.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.
  
• Moderate physical activity.
  
• Requires handling of average-weight objects.
  
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
  
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens.