Dental Assistant

Job Summary: Responsible for assisting a Dentist engaged in diagnostic, operative, surgical, periodontal, preventive, orthodontic, prosthodontics, endodontic or pedodontic procedures during examination and treatment of patients. The clinical functions performed include; preparing and dismissing patients; point of use cleaning of instrumentation and disinfecting equipment; providing post-operative instructions prescribed by the Dentist; maintaining supply order; maintaining applicable records, and others as requested by the Dentist Major Duties and Responsibilities • Ensures through his/her actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the Care National Hospital. • Assists designated Dentist and provides oral hygiene prophylaxis. • Assists Dentist in conscious sedations procedures done inside the clinic. • Assists in Operation room session as part of professional development. • Performs oral prophylaxis and gives oral hygiene instructions to the patients. • Provides chair side assistance to the Dentists. • Maintenance of the materials, equipment and cleanliness. • Performs cleaning, washing, packing and sterilization of instruments to prevent cross infection as per department policy. • Maintains and periodically reviews skill learned in First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation; handles medical emergencies until the Dentist arrives on the scene or assists the Dentist in rendering emergency first aid until additional medical help is available. • Charts accurately the findings of the patient’s oral conditions as reported by the doctor; records the treatment rendered in the patient’s permanent chart. • Coordinates with the reception and encoder for charges, arranging appointments and other necessary paper work. • Participates in on-going education monthly as developed by the department. • Help maintains dental surgery equipment. • Abides by the department policies and procedures, by-laws, rules and regulations of the Insurance Hospital. • Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure including documentation in patient medical record. • They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education. • Complies with hospital dress code. • Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities. Reporting to • Assigned Dentist Supervises • None Qualifications: A minimum of: • Certified Dental Assistant from a professionally recognized institute. Experience • Required Minimum one (1) years’ experience Post Qualification. • Desirable Registration in Saudi Medical Council SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS: • Friendly, flexible, patient and courteous. • Communicate well in both written and verbal English • Must have good interpersonal skills • Good Customer care skills Show more Show less

Major Duties and Responsibilities include assisting designated Dentist and providing oral hygiene prophylaxis; assisting in conscious sedation procedures; assisting in operation room sessions; performing oral prophylaxis and giving oral hygiene instructions; providing chair side assistance to the Dentists; maintenance of materials, equipment and cleanliness; cleaning, washing, packing and sterilization of instruments; handling medical emergencies until Dentist arrives; charting findings and recording treatments; coordinating with reception for charges and appointments; participating in ongoing education; helping maintain dental surgery equipment; adhering to department policies; educating patients and families; complying with hospital dress code; performing other tasks within knowledge and abilities.