The Dental Nurse at Ajman University is responsible to oversee and coordinate the day to day patient care activities of a specified clinical practice, ensuring adherence established clinical policies, protocols, regulations and standards.
Responsibilities of Dental Nurse
- 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 a 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 the job upon the request of the dean.
- Provides services during community outreach activities.
- Maintains an inventory of instrument and material in respective clinics.
- Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements of Dental Nurse
- 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.
Skills & Knowledge Desired
- 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 Condition
- 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.
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