Dentist GP Assistant - Makkah (202534)

Nahdi Medical Co.; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Makkah is seeking an Entry Level Dentist GP Assistant to provide chairside assistance during various dental procedures. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 2 to 5 years of clinical experience, and be fluent in both English and Arabic. Responsibilities include assisting the dentist, managing patient records, and handling emergencies. Full-time position with a structured working environment, offering opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of clinical experience is required.
• Fluent speaking and writing in English and Arabic is necessary.
• Ability to perform clinical supportive functions under the dentist's supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnostic, operative, and surgical procedures.
• Prepare and dismiss patients, disinfect equipment, and maintain records.
• Provide post-operative instructions and handle medical emergencies.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Fluent in English and Arabic

Medical emergencies handling

First Aid and CPR skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office & Health Information Systems

Job description

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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’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.

The employee’s duties are not limited to the above-mentioned accountabilities. The manager can assign other duties based on the business need.

Work Environment

• 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.

Education

• High school diploma.

Experience

• 2-5 years of clinical experience.

Computer Skills

• Office & Health Information Systems

Languages

• English and Arabic (fluent speaking and writing)

Note: Tech competencies: as in clinical privileging.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Retail