Assist the Dentist with the general patient care in the dental office.
 Key Duties & Responsibilities
1.    Preparing trays for procedures

2.    Handing equipment, materials and instruments to the Dentist

3.    Applying the suction tool in order to keep the patients mouth dry and clear

4.    Tending to the patient during dental procedures, while keeping the patient calm and comfortable

5.    The Dental Assistant performs many duties to help the dental office run smoothly, including clinical back office and administrative front office

6.    Sterilizing dental tools and equipment;

7.    Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor
 Required Qualifications
                     i.        Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), must have passed Biology and Chemistry with a credit.

                    ii.        Having a Certificate in chairside assisting is an added advantage.
 Skills/Competences
 

1.    Takes pride in a job well done;

2.    Attention to detail;

3.    Good listener;

4.  Hard working;

5.    Customer service oriented (patient focused);

6.    Excellent verbal communications skills;

7.    Trainable.