Dental Assistants-Riyadh-(207254)

Nahdi; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare company is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chairside assistance during various dental procedures. The role demands careful patient management, maintaining equipment, and performing clinical support functions. Applicants should possess a relevant Diploma and 2-5 years of clinical experience, along with fluency in English and Arabic, to excel in this multifaceted position. This full-time role offers a professional working environment with a strong emphasis on patient care.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of clinical experience required.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (speaking and writing) necessary.
• Ability to perform expanded duties under dentist supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during a variety of clinical procedures.
• Manage patient records and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Instruct patients on post-operative care.

Skills

Assisting with clinical procedures

First Aid

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

Patient care

Communication in English and Arabic

Education

Diploma

Tools

Office & Health Information Systems

Job description

Provides complete chairside assistance to the general or specialist dentist during clinical/surgical dental procedures. Performs clinical supportive functions.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for assisting a dentist engaged in diagnostic, operative, surgical, periodontal, preventive, orthodontic, prosthodontic, 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.
• Participates with the dentist in the examination and treatment of patients by retracting cheeks and tissues and by irrigating and aspirating mouth fluids without harm or discomfort to the patient.
• Anticipates the dentist s needs and practices four-handed dentistry to provide efficient operative procedures for the patient or as assigned to a dental surgical operating team.
• Performs expanded duty procedures under the supervision of the dentist as required.
• Reviews patient s medical history and alerts the dentist to significant problems, assists in updating the patient s history; flags the chart to note significant history problems.
• 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.
• Maintains and periodically reviews skills 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.
• Instructs patients in post-operative home care procedures as directed by the dentist.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.

Indoors : 100%
Outdoors : 0%
Working Days: 6 Working Days
Days off : 1 Days Off
Working Hours : 8 net working hours according to shift schedule approved by head of department.

Job Requirements:

Education: Diploma
Experience: 2-5 years of clinical experience
Computer Skills: Office & Health Information Systems
Languages: English and Arabic (fluent speaking and writing)

Company Industry

• Pharma
• Biotech
• Clinical Research

Department / Functional Area

• Doctor
• Nurse
• Paramedics
• Medical Research

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