Dental Assistant

National Healthcare Group Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide four-handed dentistry assistance, support sterilization of instruments, and manage administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have a relevant diploma and a minimum of one year of experience in dental assisting, along with excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach. This position requires commitment to a 5.5-day workweek.

Qualifications

• Preferably with minimum 1 year experience in Dental Assisting.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed dentistry assistance to dental professionals.
• Adhere to established infection control measures.
• Provide administrative support for laboratory cases.
• Support sterilization and decontamination of instruments.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive and motivated

Ability to multi-task

Independent and willing to learn

Able to stand for long hours

Team player

Education

GCE 'N'/'O'/'A' level or Higher/NITEC or Polytechnic Diploma

Job description

Overview

What you’ll do as a Dental Assistant in Dental Clinic!

Provides Four-handed dentistry assistance to Dental Surgeon/Dental Officer/Oral Health Therapist is the main role as a Dental Assistant in Dental Clinic. Adhering to established infection control measures, procedures and protocols.

Providing administrative support for laboratory cases, consumables, clinic’s inventories and equipment maintenance.

Support required for Sterilization and Decontamination of Dental Instruments at times. Participate or support in quality improvement activities within Dental Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed dentistry assistance to dental professionals as part of the dental care team.
• Adhere to established infection control measures, procedures and protocols.
• Provide administrative support for laboratory cases, consumables, clinic inventories and equipment maintenance.
• Support sterilization and decontamination of dental instruments as required.
• Participate or support quality improvement activities within the dental clinic.

Qualifications

• GCE ‘N’/’O’/’A’ level, Higher/NITEC or Polytechnic Diploma qualification
• Preferably with minimum 1 year experience in Dental Assisting

Skills

• Pleasant disposition with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, motivated and team player
• Multi-task and work in fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Independent, willing to learn
• Able to stand for long hours
• Able to commit to 5.5 days workweek (Monday – Saturday)