Dental Assistant

National Medical Care; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Medical Care is seeking a Certified Dental Assistant to assist a dentist across diagnostic, operative, surgical, periodontal, preventive, orthodontic, prosthodontic, endodontic or pedodontic procedures during examination and treatment of patients. The clinical functions include preparing and dismissing patients, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and providing post-operative instructions.

You will maintain records, coordinate with reception for appointments, and participate in

Qualifications

• Certified Dental Assistant from a professionally recognized institute.
• Minimum of 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Proficient in English communication (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Assists dentist during diagnostic, operative, surgical, periodontal, preventive, orthodontic, prosthodontic, endodontic or pedodontic procedures.
• Prepares and dismisses patients; sterilizes and maintains instruments; cleans and disinfects equipment.
• Provides post-operative instructions and patient education; maintains patient records.
• Coordinates with reception and encoder for charges, appointments and paperwork.
• Participates in ongoing education monthly as developed by the department.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Certified Dental Assistant

Job description

Responsible for assisting a Dentist engaged in diagnostic, operative, surgical, periodontal, preventive, orthodontic, prosthodontics, endodontic or pedodontic procedures during examination and treatment of patients. The clinical functions performed include; preparing and dismissing patients; point of use cleaning of instrumentation and disinfecting equipment; providing post-operative instructions prescribed by the Dentist; maintaining supply order; maintaining applicable records, and others as requested by the Dentist

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures through his/her actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the Care National Hospital.
• Assists designated Dentist and provides oral hygiene prophylaxis.
• Assists Dentist in conscious sedations procedures done inside the clinic.
• Assists in Operation room session as part of professional development.
• Performs oral prophylaxis and gives oral hygiene instructions to the patients.
• Provides chair side assistance to the Dentists.
• Maintenance of the materials, equipment and cleanliness.
• Performs cleaning, washing, packing and sterilization of instruments to prevent cross infection as per department policy.
• Maintains and periodically reviews skill learned in First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation; handles medical emergencies until the Dentist arrives on the scene or assists the Dentist in rendering emergency first aid until additional medical help is available.
• Charts accurately the findings of the patient’s oral conditions as reported by the doctor; records the treatment rendered in the patient’s permanent chart.
• Coordinates with the reception and encoder for charges, arranging appointments and other necessary paper work.
• Participates in on-going education monthly as developed by the department.
• Abides by the department policies and procedures, by-laws, rules and regulations of the Insurance Hospital.
• Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure including documentation in patient medical record.
• They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.
• Complies with hospital dress code.
• Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities.

Reporting to

• Assigned Dentist
• None

Qualifications:

A minimum of:

• Certified Dental Assistant from a professionally recognized institute.

Experience

• Required

Minimum one (1) years’ experience Post Qualification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Friendly, flexible, patient and courteous.
• Communicate well in both written and verbal English