New and exciting opportunity for a part-time Hygienist to join one of the fastest growing dental groups in Ireland.
DENTAL HYGIENIST (Mallow Co. Cork)
Clinical duties
- Provide advice and treatments in accordance with the Dental Regulations and the IDC guidance
- Carry out treatment according to the dentist’s written prescription
- Treat patients according to the practice appointment scheduling system
- Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instruction
- Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order
- Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed
- Ensure the welfare of all patients
- Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc
Administration and other
- Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
- Advise practice manager of low stock supplies as necessary
- Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records
- Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of dental nurse or receptionist in exceptional circumstances)
- Undergo training as may be required to develop your skills and abilities
- Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR
- Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
Work Location: In person
