Dental Assistant

National Healthcare Group Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their Dental Clinic team. This role involves providing four-handed assistance to dental professionals, maintaining instruments, and supporting clinic operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in dental assisting and possess strong communication abilities. A commitment to a 5.5 days workweek is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Dental Assisting is preferred.
• Pleasant disposition and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dental Surgeon/Dental Officer/Oral Health Therapist.
• Ensure infection control measures are adhered to.
• Provide administrative support for laboratory cases and clinic inventories.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Proactive

Computer literate

Ability to stand for long hours

Education

GCE ‘N'/'O'/'A' levels

Higher/NITEC or Polytechnic Diploma

Tools

Medisys

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company description:

National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

Job description:

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 establish 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.

Skills crucial to success in this role!

• Pleasant disposition with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, motivated and team player
• Computer literate
• 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)

Preferred Qualification!

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

If you know about the following it's a plus point!

• NITEC in Dental Assisting

• Dental Software - Medisys

• Microsoft Word and Excel