Office Gems is facilitating the recruitment of a Dental Surgery Assistant for a Dental Clinic in Port of Spain.

TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THIS POSITION.

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.

The duties of the Dental Surgery Assistant are primarily clinical but include some administrative duties.

They are to:

1. Prepare the patient for the procedure, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during all dental procedures.
2. Expose and process diagnostic x-rays including periapical, bitewing and panoramic
3. Record, in point form, the treatment information in patient records.
4. Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
5. Provide postoperative instructions both verbally and written, prescribed by dentist.
6. Assist the Dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
7. Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
8. Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
9. Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
10. Clean and polish removable appliances.
11. Assist with implementation and documentation of current infection control standards.
12. Administer fluoride treatment.
13. Fabricate custom trays from preliminary impressions.
14. Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records manually and electronically.
15. Liaising with all members of staff regarding patients, dental procedures, dental cases etc.
16. Ensuring the sterilization room and dental rooms are always clean and presentable. All sinks and spittoons should be cleaned daily.
17. Follow up phone calls with patients after surgery.

Training will be ongoing.

Required Skills and Qualities:

1. At least five (5) CXC/CSEC passes including Mathematics and English Language (minimum Grade 3)
2. At least two (2) years’ experience in a customer service environment. 
3. Must be computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel. 
4. Experience or training in dentistry is not essential (training will be provided on the job). 
5. Strong verbal communication skills 
6. Positive and friendly disposition. 
7. Honest and confidential

Any equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

Working hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Interested applicants are asked to email their résumés to jobs@officegemstnt.com on or before July 8, 2022 with the subject “Dental Surgery 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.