Dental Assistant

Mediclinic City Hospital; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Dubai is looking for a qualified Dental Assistant. You will assist the Dentist in delivering quality dental services, ensure patient safety, and maintain accurate records of all interventions. The ideal candidate should hold a valid dental degree (DDS, DMD, or similar) and have at least two years of experience as a Dental Assistant. Familiarity with patient safety standards and proficiency in both English and basic Arabic are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience as a qualified Dental Assistant.
• Experience as a Dental Assistant in the UAE is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist in the delivery of quality dental services according to clinical standards.
• Ensure patient safety by identifying, preventing and managing risks.
• Facilitate positive patient experiences by creating a conducive environment.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all dental interventions.
• Utilise all required stock and equipment efficiently.

Skills

Basic Arabic language skills

Comprehensive knowledge of patient safety standards

Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Diploma in Dental Assistant

Dental Nursing

Registered Nurse

Assistant Nurse meeting licensure criteria

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

Supports dental care delivery by performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act and per scope of practice

Key Responsibility Areas

• Assist the Dentist in the delivery of quality dental services according to set clinical standards and relevant legislation
• Ensure patient safety by identifying, preventing and managing risks in accordance with policies, procedures and relevant legislation
• Facilitate positive patient experiences by creating a conducive environment as guided by Hospital leadership
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all dental interventions according to company standard and legal requirements
• Utilise all required stock and equipment efficiently, according to Mediclinic guidelines

Required Education

Essential: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or Diploma in Dental Assistant or Dental Nursing or Registered Nurse or Assistant Nurse meeting licensure criteria

Required Experience

Essential: At least two years’ experience as a qualified Dental Assistant

Desired: Experience as a Dental Assistant in the UAE

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Basic Arabic language skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of patient safety standards
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications
• Verbal and written communication skills in English