Job Title: Dental Nurse
College: College of Dentistry

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so qualified.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Dental Nurse oversees and coordinates the day-to-day patient care activities of a specified clinical practice, ensuring adherence established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans and sterilizes instruments used in the clinic.
• Assists dental students in the clinics.
• Assists in preparing the patient for treatment by students and assist during the treatment as needed.
• Assists in the Consultation and Dental check-ups for patients.
• Performs routine inspection for cross-infection control.
• Maintains hygiene, health and safety measures in the dental clinics
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Assists dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary, maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Reports management about dental equipment maintenance, repairs and malfunctions.
• Monitors inventory levels and order and stock dental tools to avoid any shortages.
• Attends educational trainings and workshops to improve professional and technical knowledge.
• Provides additional services in the student\'s clinic, VIP clinics, educational workshops, and seminars etc., as related to job upon the request of the dean.
• Provides services during community outreach activities.
• Maintains inventory of instrument and material in respective clinics.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma/ bachelor\'s degree in nursing or any related field from an accredited institution.
• Two years of experience that is directly related to the duties specified.
• MOH License.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to work as a team member within a clinical environment.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental nursing procedures in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of dental supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of governmental/ institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient nursing services.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of dental equipment in accordance with prescribed procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols.
• Knowledge of sterile procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.
• Moderate physical activity.
• Requires handling of average-weight objects.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens.

SUPERVISION:

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor
Subordinates: N/A

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