Dental Assistant

Dr.Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Jeddah; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Saudi Arabia is looking for an entry-level Dental Assistant. Responsibilities include assisting dentists during procedures, preparing patients for surgery, and managing patient records. Ideal candidates will have customer service skills and a high school education or dental assistant course completion. Proficiency in English and Arabic is desirable. This full-time position involves maintaining strict infection control protocols and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist a dentist in examining and treating patients.
• Proficiency in oral and written English and Arabic.
• Licensed to practice by the regional health authority.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during procedures and manage patient care.
• Prepare surgical trays and administer emergency procedures.
• Record treatment results and educate patients about oral care.

Skills

Customer service skills

Technical skills in assisting dentists

Infection control protocols

Education

High school education or completion of a dental assistant course

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Assists the dentists during procedures, including seating patients, providing instruments, mixing materials, and charting examination and treatment results.
2. Prepares patients for oral surgery and assists the surgeon during operative procedures by performing technical duties such as preparing surgical trays, setting up intravenous equipment, taking vital signs, removing sutures, and monitoring EKG equipment.
3. Observes patients during surgical procedures, alerts the surgeon to sudden changes in the patient's condition, and administers emergency procedures as required.
4. Ensures all instruments, supplies, and equipment are cleaned, sterilized, assembled and prepared for use.
5. Assists in the preparation of cast models by preparing materials, taking impressions and pouring.
6. Takes, develops and processes intra and extra oral radiographs for diagnosis and treatment.
7. Records treatment results on patient records, instructs patients in oral care and appliance use, and provides instructional materials as needed.
8. Schedules and confirms appointments, manages patient records, handles paperwork, requisition supplies, and performs routine maintenance on instruments and equipment.
9. Keeps track of patient balances and coordinates with dental reception for fee collection and inventory management.
10. Maintains and prepares equipment for sterilization, performs daily maintenance on dental units, and reports defective equipment to the Chairperson of Dental.
11. Follows strict infection control protocols and keeps the emergency response cart stocked and ready.
12. Manages and checks stock levels in the dental supply room, reporting shortages to the Chairperson of Dental.
13. Performs daily maintenance for the dental unit, cleaning of filters, oiling hand pieces and flushing suction hoses.
14. Reports any defective equipment to the Chairperson of Dental Department.
15. Follows the rules of infection control very strictly.
16. Keeps the ER cart always ready for use and performs daily check of its medicines and inspect their expiry dates and reports to the Chairperson of Dental Department for any shortages.
17. Takes vital signs for each patient, ensuring accurate and timely data collection.
18. Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments and preventative measures if applicable.
19. Other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.

Job Requirements

• Excellent skills in customer service.
• No experience beyond requirements outlined below.
• Works requires the ability to assist a dentist in examining and treating patients generally acquired through a high school education and one year of experience or completion of an approved dental assistant course.
• Language: Oral / written English & Arabic desirable.
• License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. SCFHS.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care