Dental Assistant

SATA COMMHEALTH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SATA COMMHEALTH is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during procedures, ensure patient comfort, and maintain a sterile clinic environment in Singapore. The role involves chairside assistance, radiography, and adherence to infection control guidelines.

Responsibilities include managing stock, assisting with audits, and delivering patient education while working closely with the team. Minimum qualification is Nitec in Dental Assisting with at least 1 year of relevant experience and

Qualifications

• Minimum Nitec in Dental Assisting or relevant qualification.
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience.
• Experience in reception duties is preferred.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office with prior experience managing clinic management system.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during dental procedures, such as operative dentistry, surgical procedures, and endodontics.
• Attend to patients, providing education on dental and post-operative care.
• Assist in performing dental radiography.
• Comply with work safety regulations and infection control practices in accordance with Dental Health Services policies and guidelines.
• Ensure cleanliness and sterility of dental instruments, equipment and treatment room/workstation.
• Assist in auditor's assessment and audit
• Apply and comply with well-established sets of requirements and standards of Joint Commission International (JCI)
• Maintain and control stock inventory and equipment.
• Oversee maintenance, repair and disposal of condemned equipment.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Dental radiography

Infection control

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nitec in Dental Assisting

Tools

MS Office

Clinic management system

Job description

The Dental Assistant will work under the supervision of a dentist, providing chairside assistance during dental procedures, ensuring patient's comfort and maintaining a clean and sterile work environment. He/she also performs sterilisation related duties and provides supervision to fellow Dental Assistants when necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during dental procedures, such as operative dentistry, surgical procedures, and endodontics.
• Attend to patients, providing education on dental and post-operative care.
• Assist in performing dental radiography.
• Comply with work safety regulations and infection control practices in accordance with Dental Health Services policies and guidelines.
• Ensure cleanliness and sterility of dental instruments, equipment and treatment room/workstation.
• Assist in auditor's assessment and audit
• Apply and comply with well-established sets of requirements and standards of Joint Commission International (JCI)
• Maintain and control stock inventory and equipment.
• Oversee maintenance, repair and disposal of condemned equipment.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Nitec in Dental Assisting or relevant qualification
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience
• Experience in reception duties is preferred
• Able to work in a team and independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office with prior experience managing clinic management system