A dental clinic in Quezon City seeks a Dental Assistant to assist with clinical procedures and ensure patient comfort. The role includes preparing instruments, managing sterilization processes, and coordinating laboratory cases. Ideal candidates have experience in dental settings and are attentive to patient needs. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
Previous experience assisting in dental procedures.
Knowledge of sterilization procedures and instrument preparation.
Ability to ensure patient comfort and safety.
Responsibilities
Assist dentist in clinical procedures.
Make patients comfortable within the clinic.
Prepare instruments/materials for procedures.
Perform sterilization process for instruments.
Pack and sterilize surgical drapes/towels.
Organize and send radiographs/photos to patients.
Monitor equipment maintenance and functionality.
Secure patient's vital signs prior to surgery.
Assist during medical and dental emergencies.
Job description
To assist dentist in clinical procedures
To make patients as comfortable as possible within the clinic premises. To offer refreshments, magazines, movie or music selection while waiting in the room; to adjust the head support and inclination of the dental chair
To familiarize and prepare the instruments/materials/equipment needed for every procedure, be it general procedures or surgeries
Wash, pack, and perform the three-step sterilization process of the instruments
Pack and sterilize drapes/towels needed in the surgery
Take and organize the photos and radiographs
Send the radiographs/photos to the patient’s email within 24 hours
Lubricating the handpieces at the end of the day
Organization of dental instruments and dental materials to its designated cabinet/drawers; to be done on a daily basis
Refilling of stocks/consumables per room (bib, tissue, plastic cups, gloves, etc)
Gearing up and down of rooms before and after each patients, respectively
Inventory of supplies
Laboratory coordination and organization of dental cases
Monitoring of equipment if due for maintenance check-up or repair
To secure patient’s vital signs prior to surgery. To double check if clearances are secured and consent forms are signed
To assist the surgeon during medical and dental emergencies
Laboratory coordination and organization of dental cases