Dental Assistants

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth. The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position based in Clarendon, St. Elizabeth and Manchester.

Post: Dental Assistants (HTAC / DA1)

Job Summary

Dental Assistants in Government Dental Service work closely with, and under the supervision of the Dental Surgeon. This officer will perform a variety of chair-side duties, office procedures and infection control procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved training institution with Diploma in Dental Assisting 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

Responsibilities

• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment
• Prepares and lays out instruments and materials required for treating each patient and assists the Dental Surgeon and Dental Nurse during dental procedures
• Maintains inventory of all dental instruments, supplies and equipment
• Collects and records patient medical and dental history and vital signs of patients
• Practices patient management during dental procedures
• Delivers community dental health presentations
• Manages the dental clinic infection control plan to meet OSAP and MOH standards

Note

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

Contact

Director

Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations

Southern Regional Health Authority

3 Brumalia Road,

Mandeville

Email: jobs@srha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed