Dentist at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily hospitals Ltd, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and was also recently accredited with COHSASA (Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa) Certificate.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Dentist

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• This role involves performing dental procedures, managing patient records, and collaborating with other medical staff to provide comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients to discuss dental concerns and establish treatment plans.
• Perform dental procedures such as extractions, root canals, and fillings.
• Correct bite issues and overcrowding.
• Apply agents such as sealants or whiteners to teeth.
• Prescribe medications for dental problems.
• Administer sedatives or anesthesia prior to treatments.
• Order diagnostic measures like x-rays and models.
• Use tools like drills, probes, brushes, and mirrors to examine and treat teeth and mouth.
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment histories.
• Manage and communicate with other staff members to provide patient care.
• Educate patients on dental care and the importance of routine check-ups.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Liaise with other medical staff regarding patient medication issues and obtain the best medication therapy for patients.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine.
• Practicing License.
• Additional experience, certifications, or licensing may be required.
• Strong computer skills and experience with healthcare databases and applications.
• Willingness to comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding dental and healthcare.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, tools, and diagnostics.
• Good management skills.
• 2 - 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a clinical or community setting.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
• Excellent analytical skills and scientific aptitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.

Application Closing Date
13th January, 2025.