The Group wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified & experienced individuals to fill in the Dental Assistant (Highglen Dental Clinic) role that has arisen in our organisation.
The Role
- Sets up Dental materials and equipment for patients’ treatment.
- Mixes materials for patient treatment as per instruction by the Dentist.
- Performs suctioning during procedures.
- Hands over procedure instruments as per instruction during the procedures.
- Clears the treatment room after procedures and sets it up for the next patient.
- Sterilises and disinfects dental instruments, surface areas, Chairs in line with Cimas procedures daily.
- Liaises with the dental laboratory for job collections, deliveries and payments.
- Follows up on patients after complicated procedures and provides feedback to the Dentist.
- Schedules patients for treatment in line with available slots.
- Checks medical aid membership validity of the clients prior to bookings.
- Files and retrieves patient records.
- Fills in pre-authorization forms, submits to Managed Care and follows up on outstanding forms.
- Records daily patient attendances and procedures and submits to Dental Clinic Manager.
- Processes claim forms and submits to the Administration Clerk.
- Provides access to the Clinic and Clinic equipment to the Technicians during maintenance schedules.
- Checks and monitors availability and usage of stock.
- Prepares requisition for stock replenishments in line with reorder levels and submits to the Dental Clinic Manager for authorizations.
- Participates in stock takes.
The Person
- Holder of a Dental Surgery Assistant Certificate.
If you are interested and you meet the stipulated requirements, please submit your letter of motivation and CV to this email cimasrecruitment@cimas.co.zw no later than Monday the 24th of July 2023.
Clearly highlight the position applied for in the email subject.