Dental Assistant

The North East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health &  Wellness with responsibility for the management  and delivery of public health services within the  parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking a dynamic, proactive and experienced  individual with strong analytical and team player  skills to fill the position of Dental Assistant at the  St. Mary Health Department.

Reporting to the Dental Surgeon, the individual will assist the Dental Surgeon and Dental Nurse in carrying out all routine dental procedures.

Qualification and Experience

• Successful completion of a course in Dental Assisting at an accredited institution;
• Certificate in First Aid.

Key Duties

• Receiving of dental patient and registration;
• Controlling flow of patients – emergencies and appointments;
• Planning and organizing the clinics for all dental treatment procedures;
• Sterilizing all surgical and operative instruments and dressings;
• Maintaining an adequate supply of all dental consumable materials and dressings;
• Taking of X-Rays, processing and mounting these X-Ray films;
• Participating in the preparation of Dental Health Education material and conducts Dental Health Education Sessions;
• Maintaining an Inventory of all instruments and equipment of the clinic.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of all Dental instruments, equipment and materials;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Note

Salary Scale: $1,922,483– $2,285,228 per annum.

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, August 18, 2023.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations
North East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre
Ocho Rios
St. Ann

 

Fax: (876) 795-2747

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed