EHA Clinics, a subsidiary of eHealth Africa, is a health care network operating across Nigeria that provides high-quality, innovative, data-driven, and technology-enabled services. EHA Clinics delivers a comprehensive range of state of the art health care services in each location, e.g, general consultations, laboratory investigations, pharmaceuticals, annual medical checks, child wellness checks, ultrasonography, and specialized services (urgent care, telemedicine, home care, dental care, and ophthalmology).
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Dental Assistant
Location: Lagos
Emploment Type: Full-time
Mission Objective
To deliver exceptional dental care by bridging the gap between advanced dental services and our patients, through personalized treatment, innovative practices, and a commitment to excellence.
Our mission is to enhance oral health and wellbeing for all individuals in any setting—whether in-clinic, at home, or via our cutting-edge online and mobile solutions.
As an integral part of EHA Clinics, we strive to embody the cli's commitment to providing world-class healthcare, focusing on preventative care and the holistic wellbeing of our patients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Purpose:
Assist in the management of medical and dental emergencies
Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
Collecting and recording patient’s medical and dental histories, vital signs, and treatment information
Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain, and restore health and prevent diseases
Prepare patients and dental rooms for dental procedures
Ensure patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Engagement:
Assist the dental therapist and the dentist during their meetings with patients
Performing aseptic procedures and helping in infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments
Setting up for all dental procedures, preparing materials, and assisting in all dental procedures
Maintaining dental equipment and supply inventory
Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures as directed by the dentist or dental therapist
Perform follow-up calls with patients.
Delivery:
Perform other tasks appropriate to the post which may be allocated from time to time after prior discussion
Perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer (scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, and billing).
Targeted Specialized Knowledge:
Diploma in Dental Health Technician or Dental Surgery Technician required
Must be registered with the Dental Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria and registration must be up to date.
Key Areas of Note:
Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology, and evidence-based medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals, etc.
Research unusual symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other medical specialists.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities.