SENIOR DENTAL ASSISTANT. - AlHasa

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare; Qatif; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Dental Assistant to join their dynamic dental team. This role involves assisting dentists in a variety of dental procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Assisting, at least 6 years of experience, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to a patient-centered care approach in a collaborative setting. If you are passionate about dental health and patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in dental assisting with advanced skills in patient care.
• SCFHS Certification required for practice in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists in various dental procedures ensuring patient comfort.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments, and maintain accurate patient records.
• Provide guidance to junior dental aides and support in clinical settings.

Skills

Patient Care

Dental Procedures Assistance

Impression Taking

Surgical Suture Removal

Postoperative Instructions

Education

Bachelor Degree in Dental Assisting

Job description

Job Title
SENIOR DENTAL ASSISTANT.

Job Family

Function
Dental

Job Code
30009385

Reports to Job
Manager, Dental Assistants

Job Description Summary
The Senior Dental Assistant performs specialized Dental Assistant tasks that support dentists and dental therapists during clinical procedures to ensure efficient and effective patient care.

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities %
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Strategic Roles & Responsibilities

Operational Roles & Responsibilities %
100

Operational Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist dental therapists and dentists in a wide range of procedures including diagnostic operative surgical periodontal preventive orthodontic prosthodontic endodontic and pedodontic treatments during patient examinations and procedures
• Place and remove of rubber dams temporary restorations and polishing of restorations periodontal dressings matrices intracoronal provisional restorations and retraction cords and basesliners
• Take alginate impressions for study models
• Remove surgical sutures
• Apply Topical fluoride application including foam and varnish
• Polish clinical crowns to remove stains as well as fabricate and cement provisional crowns and bridges including removal of excess cement
• Process Preliminary charting and suture removal
• Perform clinical supportive functions such as preparing and dismissing patients sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment providing postoperative instructions maintaining supplies and keeping accurate records
• Fully participate in fourhanded dentistry working closely with the dentist to enhance procedural efficiency
• Work across various Dental Services facilities as assigned receiving supervision and technical guidance from the dentist and reporting to the Supervisor of Dental Support
• Provide guidance and support to Associate Dental Aides

Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree in Dental Assisting

Professional Certifications Required
SCFHS Certification as applicable

Years of Experience
Minimum of 6 years' experience

Languages
English:Advanced ; Arabic:Basic

Functional Competencies

• Due Diligence
• Audit Reporting
• Data Collection

Core Competencies

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Cybersecurity
• Person-Centered Care

Acknowledgement
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.