Dental Assistant (HTAC/DA 1)

Summary

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position at the MANCHESTER HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Dental Assistant (HTAC/DA 1) The successful incumbent will be responsible to perform a variety of chair-side duties, office procedures and infection control procedures. 💰Basic Salary: $2,078,360 – $2,470,517 JMD per annum any allowance (s) attached to the post

Responsibilities

• • Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment.
• • Preparing and laying out instruments and materials required for treating each patient.
• • Assisting the Dental Surgeon and Dental Nurse during dental procedures.
• • Maintaining inventory of all dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
• • Collecting and recording patient medical and dental history and vital signs of patients.
• • Practicing patient management during dental procedures.
• • Delivering community dental health presentations.
• • Managing the dental clinic infection control plan to meet OSAP and MOH standards.

Required Skills

• • Knowledge of the National Oral Health Policy
• • Knowledge of the Dental Health Services Policies and Procedures Manual
• • Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals used in Dentistry
• • Knowledge of equipment, instruments, materials, methods and procedures used in dentistry
• • Knowledge Infection Control Policy
• • Ability to communicate oral health messages to children and adults
• • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written

Qualifications

• • Certification in Dental Assisting from an accredited institution.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Friday, March 28, 2025 to: Senior Human Resource Officer Manchester Health Department 5-7 Ward Avenue Mandeville Manchester 📧 Email: manchesterhealthjobs@gmail.com 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Important Notes: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

About Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA)

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth.

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