AAR hospital is a 140-bed Level 5 private referral hospital that boasts a symphony of healing spaces that rejuvenates the soul, Nestled adjacent to the lush green canopy of Karura Forest along Kiambu Road. The Outpatient Department deliberately separated from the Emergency Unit welcomes you the ambience and beauty synonymous with AAR Hospital.

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Job Purpose:

To ensure the dentist’s office is more efficient and pleasant for patients, provide excellent customer service and perform basic dental tasks assigned by the dentist.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the dental treatment room
• Prepare patients for dental treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort and providing any instructions
• Prepare the treatment room and select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed in the treatment area.
• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment and place them for easy access
• Assisting the dentist during procedures, including passing instruments, getting supplies, and using the suction tube to keep the patient’s mouth dry
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions to patients
• Keep and maintain the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule and follow up appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies.

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma in Dental Assisting

Job Experience

• At least two years of experience as a Dental Assistant

Key Competencies – Skills/ Knowledge/ Aptitude

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills

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• Welcome patients to the dental treatment room
• Prepare patients for dental treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort and providing any instructions
• Prepare the treatment room and select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed in the treatment area.
• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment and place them for easy access
• Assisting the dentist during procedures, including passing instruments, getting supplies, and using the suction tube to keep the patient’s mouth dry
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions to patients
• Keep and maintain the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule and follow up appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies.

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills

• Diploma in Dental Assisting