Dental Assistant/Nurse - URGENT - DHA - Dubai

Cassia Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental center in Dubai seeks a Dental Nurse/Assistant to join their professional team. Responsibilities include preparing patients and treatment rooms, providing diagnostic support, and adhering to infection control policies. Candidates should have 3 years of experience as a Dental Assistant Nurse, speak excellent English, and possess a DHA license. This position offers a competitive salary, health insurance, and an excellent work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Excellent employer

Premium location

Paid health insurance

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of work experience as a Dental Assistant Nurse.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• DHA license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room and patient for dental treatment.
• Provides instrumentation and diagnostic information.
• Maintains patient health and safety standards.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

DHA license

Job description

We are looking for a Dental Nurse/Assistant to join the professional team of a dental centre in Dubai, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• Has at least 3 years of work experience as a Dental Assistant Nurse without a break.
• Speaks excellent English.
• Must have DHA license.

Preferred Skills

• Fully literate in both verbal and written English.
• Excellent customer service and patient care skills.
• Demonstrated professional collaboration and teamwork skills with the patient at the center.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Computer skills (e.g. workload measurement input, word processing, email, etc.).

The desired candidate must be a people person, an excellent team player, who is outgoing, energetic and positive with a willingness to learn and improve. The candidate must be willing to promote one’s services and those of the clinic by participating in promotional campaigns.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Excellent employer.
• Premium location.
• Paid health insurance.