Background information about the job or company

Bliss Medical Centre is a leading provider of medical services in East Africa, providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare services. We are the fastest growing chain of modern outpatient medical services with over 80+ Medical Centres. Our driving force is the desire to see people living healthy for maximum productivity; we bel...

Responsibilities or duties

• Provide safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient and equitable care to all patients that visit Bliss healthcare medical center.
• Asses dental conditions and needs of patients using defined dental patient screening and monitoring
• Analyze x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental chart in procedures.
• Conduct, develop and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment.
• Undertake treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established oral health procedures
• Manage and maintain dental department inventory; consumables, equipment and instruments.
• Maintain stock control procedures for the dental services to ensure accountability.
• Be up-to-date with new dental sphere developments within the profession.
• Provide patient education on dental care.
• Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.
• Contributing clinical Dental expertise to patient care in the facilities.
• Performing administrative duties and risk management. Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations; including laboratory procedures and ensure follow up on results.

Qualifications or requirements

• Diploma in Community Oral Health
• Registered by the oral health association of Kenya (OHAK)
• Valid annual practice license
• BLS Certification
• Proficiency in computer application packages. Wide knowledge of the health industry
• Proven communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under minimum supervision

Experience needed

• 3 years' experience in a similar role in a busy Hospital.

• Provide safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient and equitable care to all patients that visit Bliss healthcare medical center.
• Asses dental conditions and needs of patients using defined dental patient screening and monitoring
• Analyze x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental chart in procedures.
• Conduct, develop and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment.
• Undertake treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established oral health procedures
• Manage and maintain dental department inventory; consumables, equipment and instruments.
• Maintain stock control procedures for the dental services to ensure accountability.
• Be up-to-date with new dental sphere developments within the profession.
• Provide patient education on dental care.
• Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.
• Contributing clinical Dental expertise to patient care in the facilities.
• Performing administrative duties and risk management. Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations; including laboratory procedures and ensure follow up on results.

• Proficiency in computer application packages. Wide knowledge of the health industry
• Proven communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under minimum supervision

• Diploma in Community Oral Health
• Registered by the oral health association of Kenya (OHAK)
• Valid annual practice license
• BLS Certification