Dental Surgery Assistant/Dental Assistant* 1(8199)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.; Pasir Panjang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Negeri Sembilan is seeking a Dental Surgery Assistant to provide chair-side assistance during dental treatments. The role requires NITEC Certification in Dental Assisting, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates should be detail-oriented, team players, and show a passion for dentistry. The position involves ensuring the readiness of instruments, compliance with infection control, and management of inventory.

Qualifications

• Minimum NITEC Certification in Dental Assisting or equivalent.
• Minimum GCE 'N' Level Certification.
• Proficient in computer skills and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to specialists in dental treatment.
• Ensure instruments and materials are ready for appointments.
• Comply with Infection Control standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

NITEC Certification in Dental Assisting

GCE 'N' Level Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

1. Job Purpose

The job-holder is responsible to assist the specialists in dental care delivery according to established hospital policies, procedures and standards of dental care and practices.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

2.1 Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

· Responsible for providing four-handed chair-side assistance to specialists in dental treatment and procedures for various disciplines.

· Responsible for ensuring the instruments and materials are ready for each appointment, and ensure the proper maintenance of dental instruments.

· Comply with Infection Control and maintains Infection Control Standards.

· Comply with work safety regulations in handling of dental instruments and equipment.

· Assist in cleaning, sterilising, sorting and packing of instruments in general sterilisation area.

· Manage Inventory in assigned dental operatory and assist in stock ordering.

· Assist with patient’s appointment.

· Collaborate and co-operate with clinicians and other health-care providers in the smooth delivery of dental care and services.

2.2 Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

· Participate in service quality activities.

· Coach and guide the junior staff in dental assisting (For Dental Surgery Assistant role)

· Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by Clinic Supervisor/ Clinic Manager.

3. Job Specification

· Minimum NITEC Certification in Dental Assisting or Equivalent Qualification (For Dental Surgery Assistant role)

· Minimum GCE “N” Level Certification

· Proficient in computer skills (MS Office).

· Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

· A team player and is also able to work independently.

· A hands-on person with eyes on details.

· Display compassion and have a positive and caring attitude.

· Have strong interest in dentistry field