The Dental Assistant will work under the supervision of a dentist, providing chairside assistance during dental procedures, ensuring patient's comfort and maintaining a clean and sterile work environment. He/she also performs sterilisation related duties and provides supervision to fellow Dental Assistants when necessary.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist dentist during dental procedures, such as operative dentistry, surgical procedures, and endodontics.
- Attend to patients, providing education on dental and post-operative care.
- Assist in performing dental radiography.
- Comply with work safety regulations and infection control practices in accordance with Dental Health Services policies and guidelines.
- Ensure cleanliness and sterility of dental instruments, equipment and treatment room/workstation.
- Assist in auditor's assessment and audit
- Apply and comply with well-established sets of requirements and standards of Joint Commission International (JCI)
- Maintain and control stock inventory and equipment.
- Oversee maintenance, repair and disposal of condemned equipment.
- Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements
- Minimum Nitec in Dental Assisting or relevant qualification
- Minimum 1 year relevant experience
- Experience in reception duties is preferred
- Able to work in a team and independently
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in MS Office with prior experience managing clinic management system
