Community Oral Health Officer
Full time @Scion Hospital posted 2 days ago in Health Care Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 2 Years
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Industry Healthcare & Medical
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive oral examinations and interpret dental X-rays.
- Diagnose and manage common oral and dental conditions.
- Perform routine dental procedures like scaling, polishing, and simple non-surgical tooth extractions.
- Apply temporary and permanent dental fillings.
- Provide pain management and administer basic emergency oral healthcare.
- Identify complicated dental conditions and refer patients appropriately.
Community Health & Preventive Care
- Educate patients and the public on oral hygiene practices.
- Participate in community outreach, including school health education and wellness camps.
- Raise awareness about disease prevention and promote healthy oral hygiene.
- Collaborate with local authorities to implement oral health policies.]
Clinic Operations & Compliance
- Prepare, clean, and sterilize dental instruments before and after procedures.
- Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
- Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols.
- Monitor dental supply inventories and report equipment needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Diploma or Degree in Community Oral Health from a recognized institution.
- Licensing: Valid registration and practicing license from relevant regulatory boards.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of post-internship clinical experience in a busy dental facility.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is an added advantage.
- Skills: Strong clinical knowledge, excellent patient management, and proficiency in Health Management Information Systems (HMIS)
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