Office Gems is facilitating the recruitment of a Dental Assistant for a Dental Clinic in Aranguez. On-the-Job training will be provided.

Based on the nature of this role and the potential risk of exposure, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is expected for all employees, unless he/she is deemed medically unfit to receive the vaccine.

Under the guidance of the Dentist, the Dental Assistant will be trained to perform a number of patient care duties such as preparing the patient for treatment, taking digital x-rays, sterilizing instruments and tools, maintaining dental clinic inventory and performing office administrative functions.

DUTIES:
The duties of the Dental Assistant include:

1. Preparing instruments and materials cleaning/ sterilizing and maintaining functioning instruments and equipment.
2. Taking digital X-Rays
3. Meeting and greeting both existing and new patients when they arrive and escorting them to the operatory
4. Assisting with various procedures which include but are not limited to charting, taking and pouring of impressions and other chair side duties.
5. Stocking the operatories and necessary dental supplies
6. Making appointments, answering the telephone, maintaining and filing documents (as needed)
7. Explaining dental treatments or procedures to patients when questions are asked

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

1. At least two (2) years' experience in a customer service environment
2. DSA Certification or a similar qualification will be an asset.
3. Five (5) CXC/CSEC subjects including a science subject.
4. At least one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant will be an asset
5. You must have an interest in learning dentistry and working long-term in the field of dentistry.
6. You must be conscientious and able to work as part of a team 
7. You must be able to work under pressure and remain calm 
8. Punctuality and regular attendance are essential.
9. You must be Computer literate 

Any equivalent combination of training and experience


Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to use both hands and have dexterity in the fingers to be able to manipulate instruments, material, dental hand pieces and operate equipment.
2. Use of feet is necessary to manipulate dental equipment.
3. Must be able to work from a dental stool to perform some dental procedures.
4. Must be able to sit and stand for some time.

The incumbent must be available to work the following times in keeping with the opening hours of the clinic:

1. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
2. Wednesdays 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
3. Saturdays – 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
4. Thursdays off

Interested applicants are asked to email their résumés to candis@officegemstnt.com on or before June 20, 2022 with the subject “Dental Assistant”.

Kindly advise of your preferred salary range and please provide the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for one (1) personal and two (2) professional references.