Dental Assistant

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health &  Wellness responsible for the management and  operation of Public Health Services within the  Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St.  Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably  qualified persons for the following position at  Manchester Health Services.

Position: Dental Assistant (HTAC/DA 1)-Vacant
Salary range: $2,078,360 – $2,470,517 per annum and any applicable allowances

Job Summary
The successful incumbent will be responsible to perform a variety of chair-side duties, office
procedures and infection control procedures.

Requirement

• Certification in Dental Assisting from an accredited institution. 

Responsibilities

• Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment;
• Preparing and laying out instruments and  materials required for treating each  patient;
• Assisting the Dental Surgeon and Dental  Nurse during dental procedures;
• Maintaining inventory of all dental  instruments, supplies and equipment;
• Collecting and recording patient medical  and dental history and vital signs of  patients;
• Practicing patient management during  dental procedures;
• Delivering community dental health  presentations;
• Managing the dental clinic infection control plan to meet OSAP and MOH standards.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of the National Oral Health Policy;
• Knowledge of the Dental Health Services  Policies and Procedures Manual;
• Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals used in  Dentistry;
• Knowledge of equipment, instruments,  materials, methods and procedures used  in dentistry;
• Knowledge Infection Control Policy;
• Ability to communicate oral health  messages to children and adults;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written

Note

Please indicate in the subject line the name of the position to which you are applying.

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

Contact

Senior Human Resource Officer
Manchester Health Department
5-7 Ward Avenue,
Mandeville Manchester

Telephone: 1(876)

Email: manchesterhealthjobs@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed