Job Description
Open and close the surgery daily.
Adhere to health and safety protocols as well as cross-infection to the highest standard.
Ensure all dental instruments are correctly decontaminated.
Set up for every patient.
Provide the Dentist with the correct instruments and equipment.
Serve as an assistant to the Dentist during treatment by passing relevant equipment and instruments to him, in the same vein retracting and aspirating if necessary.
Mix and prepare materials.
Write patient notes efficiently and correctly as dictated by the Dentist.
Monitor patients from the entering the room, during treatment and after the surgery.
Offer reassurance and support to patients.
Carry out stock control.
Greet patients and check them in.
Answer the phone and deal with patient enquiries.
Book appointments.
Take payment
Liaise with laboratories and referral hospitals/practices.