Dental Assistant

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