Dentist GP Assistant-Yanbu

Nahdi Medical Co.; Medina Province; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Dentist GP Assistant to provide complete chairside assistance during dental procedures in a clinical setting. The ideal candidate will have a diploma, 2-5 years of clinical experience, and fluency in both English and Arabic. Responsibilities include accurately documenting patient records, maintaining equipment, and providing instructions for post-operative care. This full-time role operates in an indoor environment with a six-day working schedule.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of clinical experience required.
• Ability to assist in various dental procedures effectively.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Maintain patient records accurately.
• Instruct patients on post-operative care.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Education

Diploma

Tools

Office & Health Information Systems

Job description

Dentist GP Assistant – Yanbu

Position at Nahdi Medical Co.

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 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 or assists 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 day 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)

Note: Tech competencies: as in clinical privileging.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Retail