Dental Nurse

We are expanding!

We have an excellent opportunity for a part\-time Dental Nurse (Saturdays only) to join our practice in Mallow. We are a friendly and supportive team and are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, friendly and a team player.

DENTAL NURSE

• Reception duties, keeping the reception area tidy, making appointments, taking payment, completing insurance forms, taking calls, checking patients eligibility


• Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions


• Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order


• Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available


• Ensure the care and welfare of patients


• Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed


• Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies


• Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc


• Develop and file radiographs as directed


• Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted


• Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery


• Advise practice manager of low stock supplies as necessary


• Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored


• Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records


• Attend and participate in practice meetings


• Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required)


• Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities


• Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR

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