The
Buxton Dental Practice
3 Belmont Terrace, Terrace Road, Buxton SK17 6DZ.
Tel.
0844 8151 898 Fax. 01298 71852
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
THE POST OF DENTAL SURGERY ASSISTANT
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Reports to: On day to day issues in the surgery – the dentist with whom you are
working
On Reception and
administrative duties – Receptionist/Practice Manager
On other issues-
Practice Owner
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.0 Patient Treatment Areas
1.1 Ensuring appropriate standards of cross infection control
1.2 Adhering to the practice procedures and
protocols and particularly with regard to cross infection, patient
confidentiality and personal cleanliness/appearance, which may be amended from
time to time
1.3 Maintaining
the safety and cleanliness of the patient treatment areas for which you have
responsibility
Note: The
practice employs a cleaner who will normally be responsible for floor
coverings, however all clinical surfaces in the surgery are the responsibility
of the dental nurse
1.4 Maintaining
adequate stocks of materials/instruments to ensure efficiency in the surgery
1.5 Undertaking
appropriate professional training as requested
1.6 To safely
close down the surgery at the end of the day and start it up at the beginning
of the day
1.7 To be
familiar with the Practice Manual and adhere to the instructions and protocols
it contains and to any amendments or additions.
2.0
Administrative/Reception
Many of the duties listed below are normally the
responsibility of the reception staff or Practice Manager, however the dental
nurse is expected to perform in these areas when necessary
2.1 To assist
reception and clerical staff in dealing with patients, completing forms and
filing, as requested to do so
2.2 To
calculate and collect patients payments, keep an accurate record of payments
and store payments securely
2.3 To make
patient appointments and ensure the accurate recording thereof in the day book
2.4 To answer
the telephone both in the surgery and in reception
2.5 To ensure
appropriate messages are recorded on the answerphone to enable patients to
contact the on call dentist
2.6 To clean
and tidy the reception and entrance areas as necessary
Note it is normally the responsibility of the
cleaner to maintain standards of cleanliness in these areas but in exceptional
circumstances this duty may fall to other practice members
2.7 To take
responsibility for the security of the premises at lunchtime and at the end of
the day, to ensure that doors and windows are locked/closed and the alarm
system is turned on
3.0 Business
Planning/Training
1.1 Participate
in the Practice business planning. Help to make agreed business objectives
happen
1.2
Work with all staff on the marketing plan and help to
monitor the results
1.3
Meet regularly with Practice Members to discuss aspects of
the practice and to consider improvements
1.4
Maintain awareness of new developments and techniques which
may involve attending courses and/or training and ensure that this information
is passed onto the other Practice Members
1.5
Such other duties as is reasonable to perform
1.6
To enroll on a course leading to GDC registration if not
already registered
1.7
To undertake the training required to maintain GDC
registration
4.0 All
Practice Members
HEALTH AND
SAFETY
All Practice Members are required to acquaint themselves
with health, safety and fire regulations and the accident notification system
whilst taking all possible steps to safeguard the health safety and welfare of
staff, patients and colleagues during working hours, in accordance with the
Health and Safety at Work Act
CONFIDENTIALITY
All Practice Members should be aware of the need to preserve
strict confidentiality in dealing with patients and must not disclose
information obtained in confidence except to authorised persons or as instructed
by the practice owner
DATA
PROTECTION
All Practice Members are required to comply with the Data
Protection Act 1984 which regulates the use of computerised information
NO SMOKING
POLICY
The Practice insists on no smoking policy on or near the premises
and encourages staff to maintain excellent oral health by abstaining from
smoking at all times.
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