Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Overview
Job Title: Doctor of Dental Surgery/ Doctor of Dental Medicine
Company: Tindwa Medical & Health Services
Department: Medical Services Department
Reports to : HOD Medical Service Department.
Date: 24 October 2022

Job Summary:
• Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums.
• May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth.
• May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.
• This position may involve medical responses on a transport unit (ambulance) or on a remote setting/site.

Working Conditions
• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, patients, families, hospital staff, outside professional agencies, co-workers and supervisory personnel, whether volunteer or paid, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations
• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as death, dismemberment, total devastation and loss
• May be required to hold over to cover emergencies and work overtime without advanced notice.
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for prolonged periods of time and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines or uneven terrain.
• Must be physically fit to perform job functions adequately as dictated by occupational health.
• Be able to hear and understand at normal range levels.
• May be required to use vehicles in the performance of duties. Vehicles are to include but not limited to: cars, trucks, and ambulances
• On occasion may be required to perform stressful physical activity.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Engage in direct clinical practice as the principal component of his/her professional responsibility within the Department.
• Provide medical assessment, diagnostic determination, and clinical management necessary to ensure appropriate clinical disposition of Emergency Department patients.
• Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory, licensure, and accreditation requirements.
• Communicate with consulting providers as necessary to facilitate necessary ongoing care and treatment of patients.
• Work to create a positive work culture within department and cross-departmental teams. 6. Examine patients’ medical records
• Prepare patients for treatment
• Check teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth, along with X-rays and tests, to diagnose dental problems
• Prescribe medication as needed
• Educate patients on proper brushing techniques, flossing and fluoride use 11. Promote good oral health and preventive dental care (e.g. by scheduling regular check-ups)

Education
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or similar degree that gives license to practice the dentist profession
• BLS, ACLS and ITLS training will be added advantage.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Application procedure
Interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter with current CV for consideration to: recruitment@tmhstz.com copy info@tmhstz.com  before 4th November 2022.

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