Dental Assistant

SingHealth Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a Dental Assistant to assist in various dental procedures and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a positive personality and be a good team player. Responsibilities include maintaining instrument hygiene, educating clients, and ensuring a clean treatment environment. This role offers the chance to contribute to community health at a prominent healthcare institution.

Qualifications

• Assist in operative dentistry, surgical, endodontics and prosthodontics procedures under supervision.
• Comply with work safety regulations in the handling of dental instruments and equipment.
• Ensure cleanliness and sterility of dental instruments and equipment.
• Educate clients on dental and post-operative care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing dental radiography.
• Comply with Infection Control Practices and maintain standards.
• Perform sterilization related work.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the treatment room.

Skills

Positive personality

Team player

Job description

SingHealth Polyclinics, a leader in family medicine, provides seamless, patient-centred and preventive healthcare that is affordable and accessible to all.

SingHealth Polyclinics' network of polyclinics provides primary healthcare services to the community. It plays an integral role in promoting a healthy lifestyle within the community and empowering families with the knowledge of common health issues, care and treatment options.

SingHealth Polyclinics is a member of Singapore Health Services (SingHealth) - a public healthcare cluster which also manages three hospitals and five specialty centres.

Job Description

• Assist in operative dentistry, surgical, endodontics and prosthodontics procedures and any other dental related duties under the supervision
• Assist in the performing of dental radiography
• Comply with work safety regulations in the handling of dental instruments and equipment
• Ensure cleanliness and sterility of dental instruments and equipment
• Comply with Infection Control Practices and maintains Infection Control Standards
• Educate clients on dental and post-operative care
• Perform sterilization related work
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the treatment room / work station
• Maintain and control inventory / stock / equipment
• Maintain / control and monitor equipment maintenance and repairs

Requirements

• Positive personality and a good team player