Dental Assistant

DallahHealth; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DallahHealth is seeking a dental assistant to support the dentist and care for patients in a clinical setting. You will work closely with the surgical team and front desk to ensure smooth flow from waiting room to surgery.

Role requires calm, professional communication in English/Arabic, attention to infection control, and the ability to manage supplies and patient records. Training provided, on-site Riyadh work environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Minimum 2 years in a relevant position.
• Proven ability to support dental procedures and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist/surgeon in all aspects of the practice.
• Attend to patients warmly with a smile.
• Cooperate with receptionist for referrals, insurance cards, invoices and approvals.
• Maintain infection control per universal precautions.
• Keep stocks available in the surgery.
• Educate patients and families to participate in care decisions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Arabic

Computer skills

Strong work ethic

Compassionate care

Confidentiality

Integrity

Punctual

Self-motivated

Self-confidence

Education

Bachelor Degree in Dental Science

SCFHS License as Health Assistant

Job description

• Assist the dentist / surgeon in all aspects of the practice.
• Attend to the patient with such a warm reception, with a \"SMILE\".

(From waiting room to the surgery: surgery to the reception)

• Cooperate with the receptionist: paper works like referrals, Insurance Cards, ICD, invoices, and approvals.
• Carry on telephone manner as per procedure and policy.
• Practice the universal precaution to maintain the good infection control in every aspect of the clinical practice.
• Maintain availability of stocks and other needed items in the surgery.
• Participate in patient and family education to help patients and families to better understand and participate in their care and make well informed care decisions.

Daily Procedures:

• Start Up:
• Wear appropriate uniform, clean and ironed. Switch on surgery / unit and computer, X Ray. Check appointment and laboratory works.
• Run through the 3:1 and motors to remove any stagnant water (this must be done for at least 2 minutes) flush water into spittoon. Ensure a clean environment and set for the first patient.
• During the day:
• Assist the surgeon throughout day, observe cross infection control procedure by universal precaution
• Be present in the surgery during all operating procedures, talk to patient as necessary when the dentist is out for some reasons
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P) when using all equipment, ask when unsure.
• Maintain stocks, note any item that are less, needs refill.
• Keep patient record updated: invoices and charges / maintain lab work diary.

3. End of day:

• Accomplish daily statistics report, check patient's notes records / files as necessary.
• Run headpieces and 3:1 into spittoon, clean and disinfect aspirator, its tubing and the spittoon with disinfectant. Flush the aspirator / suction tubing’s with water several times.
• Remove and clean \"amalgam\" traps and other residues.
• Collect \"amalgam waste\" in a sealed container with water.
• Clean / Wipe and disinfect the dental chair with alcohol-free disinfectant, unit and accessories with alcohol base disinfectant.
• Clean sink with soap and water thoroughly. Clean and disinfect all work surfaces thoroughly with alcohol base disinfectant
• Dispose all clinical waste (yellow bag), Reline bins, brush and mop the floor (with the aid of the janitor).
• Check next day's appointment.
• Switch off computer and all equipment.

Weekly Procedures

• Clean all displays in practice

Check stocks in the surgery, note requisitions

• Clean operating chair / stools - top and bottom

Clean all suction tubes and other bottles outside and in, X-ray machine - arms and head, and other dental equipments in the surgery.

• Clean cupboard fronts, skirting boards, pictures and mirrors, window sills, ceiling lights, any ledges and shelves
• Clean and reline all cupboards and drawers.
• Hygiene surgery as on Rota: Clean - chair, stools, light, skirting etc

Prepare weekly stat for the weekly meeting

• Check your lab book, make sure all the above points is done.

Monthly Procedures:

• Stock Order: Request form completed for any new dental material request, given to stock controller / material coordinator.
• Statistics: Prepare monthly statistics (Patients / Gross Income )

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Industry / Domain

Necessary Knowledge and Experience

Essential: Minimum (2) years in relevant position.

Education and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Dental Science
• SCFHS License as Health Assistant

Skills

• Speaking, writing and reading English/Arabic
• Knowledge in Computer application
• Strong Work Ethic
• Compassionate and approachable
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Honest and Integrity
• Punctual
• Self-Motivated
• Self-Confidence
• Respect for patient’s confidentiality

Conditions

• This job description will become effective from the date
• signed by the Chief of Medical Staff.
• This job description shall be subject to periodic review and may be changed at any time, in consultation with the employee.