Dental Nurse

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We have an excellent opportunity for a Dental Nurse to join our practices in Mayo. We are a friendly and supportive team and are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, friendly and a team player.

Locations: You will work across our clinics in Ballina, Castlebar and Claremorris.

Hours: A minimum of 30 hours per week.

DENTAL NURSE

• Reception duties, keeping the reception area tidy, making appointments, taking payment, completing insurance forms, taking calls, checking patients eligibility
• 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' instructions
• Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order
• Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
• Ensure the care and welfare of patients
• Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed
• Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies
• Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc
• Develop and file radiographs as directed
• Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted
• Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
• Advise practice manager of low stock supplies as necessary
• Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored
• Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records
• Attend and participate in practice meetings
• Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required)
• Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities
• Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR

Work Location: In person