Community Oral Health Officer- Rongai - Nairobi, Kenya - Bliss Healthcare

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Bliss Healthcare is a leading integrated healthcare network in Kenya providing complete outpatient services. We take pride in providing efficient, accessible, quality and affordable healthcare services, across 37 counties in Kenya's Urban and Rural Communities.

JOB SUMMARY

Minimum Qualifications
•Diploma in Community Oral Health.
•Registered by the oral health association of Kenya(OHAK)
•Valid annual practice licenseExperience
•2 years' experience in a similar role in a busy Hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Asses dental conditions and need of patients using defined dental patient screening and monitoring procedures2.Analyse x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting3.Conduct, develop and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment4.Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established oral health procedures5.Conduct full mouth scaling, polish and offer prophylaxis to remove plaque and stains to ensure that sterile conditions are maintained6.Fill-in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth7.Treat and assist patients to prevent gum disease through the dental services 8.Reduce simple fractures of the jaws9.Provide patient education on dental care 10.Develop patients' teeth impressions for study casts/models11.Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations; including laboratory procedures and ensure follow up on results12.Perform dental processes to achieve local and international standards13.Manage and maintain dental department inventory; consumables, equipment and instruments. Maintain stock control procedures for the dental services to ensure accountability.14.Be up-to-date with new dental sphere developments within the profession 15.Enforce adherence to the established company's policies and procedures in order to maintain quality assurance in delivery of oral health services16.Ensure all procedures are correctly billed to capture revenue

REQUIRED SKILLS

Following care plans, Nursing, Answering telephones and call management, Billing, Patient care, Handling claims

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree