Job Title : Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry/ Doctor of Dental Surgery
Department : Health and Safety
Reports To : HOD Health and Safety
Date : 10th Jan, 2022
Job Summary:
Examine,
diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and
gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues
affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances
or provide preventive care. This position may involve medical responses
on a transport unit (ambulance) or on a remote setting/site.
Working Conditions
- Maintaining
composure in dealing with authorities, patients, families, hospital
staff, outside professional agencies, co-workers and supervisory
personnel, whether volunteer or paid, occasionally under conditions of
urgency and in pressure situations - May be exposed to stressful situations, such as death, dismemberment, total devastation and loss
- May be required to hold over to cover emergencies and work overtime without advanced notice.
- Frequent
sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for prolonged
periods of time and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines
or uneven terrain. Must be physically fit to perform job functions
adequately as dictated by occupational health. - Be able to hear and understand at normal range levels.
- May
be required to use vehicles in the performance of duties. Vehicles are
to include but not limited to: cars, trucks, and ambulances - On occasion may be required to perform stressful physical activity.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Engage in direct clinical practice as the principal component of his/her professional responsibility within the Department.
- Provide
medical assessment, diagnostic determination, and clinical management
necessary to ensure appropriate clinical disposition of Emergency
Department patients. - Accurate and timely completion of all
clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance
with local, state, and federal regulatory, licensure, and accreditation
requirements. - Communicate with consulting providers as necessary to facilitate necessary ongoing care and treatment of patients.
- Work to create a positive work culture within department and cross-departmental teams.
- Examine patients’ medical records
- Prepare patients for treatment
- Check teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth, along with X-rays and tests, to diagnose dental problems
- Prescribe medication as needed
- Educate patients on proper brushing techniques, flossing and fluoride use
- Promote good oral health and preventive dental care (e.g. by scheduling regular check-ups)
Education
- Doctor
of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or
similar degree that gives license to practice the dentist profession - BLS, ACLS and ITLS training will be added advantage.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years working experience working in Dental department in well recognized facility.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter with current CV for consideration to [email protected] copy [email protected] before 15th Jan, 2022.
