DENTAL HYGIENIST (Maternity Cover )
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Dental Hygienist (Maternity Cover Commence Jan to join our busy dental practice in our modern and well-established practice in Santry Dublin 9.
If you would like to be a part of a supportive and friendly team, please submit your application CV.
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
Job Type: Specified-purpose
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: €35.00-€45.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Santry D09V2P8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person