Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Chairside Support

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

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.