Dental Surgery Assistant

Hospital Authority; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 223,000 - 472,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital Authority - Kowloon Central Cluster is seeking a Dental Surgery Assistant to support dental clinical operations. You will assist Dental Officers, sterilize materials, and handle related duties in clinic dispensaries.

Entry requirements include a cert/prof in Dental Surgery Assistant or a diploma, with HKCEE/HKDSE pass requirements and fluency in Cantonese and English. Contract staff may receive gratuity upon contract completion.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Cantonese and English.
• Holding a Certificate/ Diploma in Dental Surgery Assisting or equivalent.
• 5 subjects in HKCEE with English/ Chinese, or HKDSE requirements as specified.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dental Officers in patient treatment and sterilize dental materials.
• Perform duties in dental clinics/dispensaries and support clinical staff.

Skills

Cantonese (fluent)

English (fluent)

Education

Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Surgery Assistant

Diploma in Dental Surgery Assisting

Job description

With effect from 1 April 2026, the Hong Kong East Cluster (HKEC) and Hong Kong West Cluster (HKWC) have been integrated to form the Hong Kong Island Cluster (HKIC). For enquiries, please contact relevant HR in-charge of the corresponding job vacancy.

Job Description - Dental Surgery Assistant (KCC2611031)

Dental Surgery Assistant - REF. NO. KCC2611031

Date of Issue : 12 November 2026

Application Deadline : 25 November 2026

Position:

Dental Surgery Assistant

Rank:

Dental Surgery Assistant

Department / Cluster:

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Clinic, Kowloon Central Cluster

Pay:

HK$19,981 - HK$42,259 (HGPS Point 4-17) per month including Monthly Allowance

Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assisting Dental Officers in the treatment of patients; sterilizing and supplying dental materials; and undertaking other related duties in the control dispensaries of the dental clinics or units.
2. Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Entry Requirements:

1. Either one of the following qualifications or equivalent:
   (a) Have obtained the Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Surgery Assistant or the Diploma in Dental Surgery Assisting issued by the Prince Philip Dental Hospital;
   (b) Have passed the probationary examination for Dental Surgery Assistants run by Department of Health or the former Medical and Health Department.
2. Completed F.5/ S.5 with:
   (a) 5 subjects passed in HKCEE including English Language (Syllabus B) and Chinese Language, or equivalent; OR
   (b) 5 subjects in HKDSE attaining the level specified below:
   (i) Level 2 in English Language and Chinese Language, and
   (ii) Level 2 in New Senior Secondary subjects/ “Attained” in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of 2 subjects under this category)/ Grade E in Other Language subjects
   Or equivalent.
3. Be able to speak fluent Cantonese and English.

Preferred Attributes / Exposure:

• Experience in assisting in the specialist dental management on the following areas is preferred:
• Clinical Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery; and/or
• Hospital Dental Service and/or
• Orthodontics and Prosthodontics

Remarks:

1. Please refer to https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.

2. The service of Queen Elizabeth Hospital will be transferred to the Kai Tak Hospital in phases starting from year 2026.

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