DENTAL ASSISTANT, DENTAL

KPJ Healthcare Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is seeking a Dental Assistant in Kuala Lumpur to support dentists during treatments, prepare rooms and equipment, and manage instruments and supplies. You will also assist with lab work and patient communication in a busy private practice.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience and SPM qualification, with strong patient interaction and organizational skills essential for daily front desk and clinical tasks.

Qualifications

• SPM with 1–3 years’ experience as Dental Aide/Assistant.
• Candidates must have good people skills and be able to assist dentists.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and equipment for procedures.
• Assist dentist or specialist during restorative dentistry or oral surgery.
• Handle instruments, materials, and sterilization per protocol.
• Provide pre- and post-operative instructions to patients.
• Inform counter staff of next appointment and check in cases.
• Maintain and restock dental materials and equipment.

Skills

Clinical tasks

People skills

Office organization

Education

SPM

Job description

Dental Assistant performs duties such as preparing the patient for the treatment, assisting the dentist/ specialist in performing their treatment to the patient in restorative dentistry or oral surgery, prepare materials & equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentist’s or specialist use, and assist the dentist in laboratory work. May other related work include. Dental assistants may work with just one person, or as part of a team. They may have to work under pressure as most treatments have to be completed in a minimum amount of time.

Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

Prepares patients for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting seating and draping patients

Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.

Prepare treatment room for dental treatment with correct instruments /materials for use as directed by the operator

- Hand dental instruments to dentist in an accurate and timely manner

Provide pre-and post-operative instructions for patients undergoing general or local anesthesia.

Clean, packing and sterilize instruments used after treatment.

Clean and tidy the surgery, and implement standard decontamination procedures for infection control

Maintain and restock dental materials.

Perform routine care and maintenance of dental equipment and instruments Know how to operate new dental technology equipment.

To inform counter person patient next appointment

Pour and trim models

Mail out and check in cases.

Education:

Knowledge and Experiences: SPM and 1 to 3 years’ experience as Dental Aide /Assistant

Skills & Competencies: A dental aide needs a mix of clinical tasks, people skills, and office organization. They prepare rooms, help dentists during treatments, keep tools clean and safe, talk to patients to make them feel calm, and handle front desk work like scheduling and records.

Special skills required :-

Personal attributes

Aptitude in team working. Good communication skills. Capacity to communicate with consultants and all

levels of staff. Common sense. Good with hands. Able to concentrate and follow instructions. Interested in

healthcare work.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.