Dental Surgery Assistant/Dental Assistant, NUCOHS

• Job Purpose
  
  

The job-holder is responsible to assist the specialists in dental care delivery according to established hospital policies, procedures and standards of dental care and practices.

• Duties and Responsibilities
  
  

2.1 Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

• Responsible for providing four-handed chair-side assistance to specialists in dental treatment and procedures for various disciplines.
• Responsible for ensuring the instruments and materials are ready for each appointment, and ensure the proper maintenance of dental instruments.
• Comply with Infection Control and maintains Infection Control Standards.
• Comply with work safety regulations in handling of dental instruments and equipment.
• Assist in cleaning, sterilising, sorting and packing of instruments in general sterilisation area.
• Manage Inventory in assigned dental operatory and assist in stock ordering.
• Assist with patient's appointment.
• Collaborate and co-operate with clinicians and other health-care providers in the smooth delivery of dental care and services.
  
  

2.2 Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

• Participate in service quality activities.
• Coach and guide the junior staff in dental assisting (For Dental Surgery Assistant role)
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by Clinic Supervisor/ Clinic Manager.
• Job Specification
• Minimum NITEC Certification in Dental Assisting or Equivalent Qualification (For Dental Surgery Assistant role)
• Minimum GCE N Level Certification
• Proficient in computer skills (MS Office).
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• A team player and is also able to work independently.
• A hands-on person with eyes on details.
• Display compassion and have a positive and caring attitude.
• Have strong interest in dentistry field