JOB OVERVIEW

• 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.