Dental Service Assistant (Clinical)

Raffles Medical Group Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in Singapore is seeking a Dental Service Assistant (Clinical) responsible for chair side assisting, patient care, and ensuring infection control in the dental clinic. The ideal candidate has GCE 'N' / 'O' Levels, 1-2 years of experience in dental clinics, and is service-oriented. This role requires shift work, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of working experience in dental clinics is required.
• Proficient in English; knowledge of other languages or dialects is advantageous.
• Ability to work shift hours, weekends, and Public Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists in dental treatments and patient education.
• Maintain high levels of infection control and cleanliness.
• Support clinic operations and assist in administrative tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Organizational skills

Infection control

Interpersonal skills

Service-oriented

Education

GCE 'N' / 'O' Levels

Job description

Overview

The Dental Service Assistant (Clinical) is responsible for performing chair side assisting tasks including patient care, transferring of instruments, setting up equipment and preparing dental materials for dental treatment. The DSA is required to support the clinic coordinator to uphold and ensure the smooth function of the dental clinic.

Job Responsibilities

1. Assist Dentists
   • Prepare the treatment room for dental treatment
   • Ensure patient’s records are organized and ready for the dentist before the arrival of patients
   • Chaperon dentists whenever required
   • Patient care education after dental procedures
2. Maintain high level of infection control in the dental clinic at all times
   • Clean and sterilize all used instruments
   • Maintain the facilities in the sterilization room
   • Replenish of stocks in the sterilization room
3. Ensure the proper opening and closing of dental clinics
   • Check electricity/water/compressor switch on at the beginning of day and off at end of session
   • Clean and disinfect dental chair before and after each patient
   • Clean and disinfect dental chair at the end of the day
4. Ensure that dental laboratory cases are being processed and the cases are returned at least 1 day earlier before patient’s actual appointment
5. Able to assist dentist in dental charting and medical history during dental examination

Job Responsibilities - General

• Be attentive to patients and direct patient’s feedback to clinic coordinator/clinic manager
• Assist Clinic Coordinator or Cluster Manager in ad-hoc admin matters, minute-taking for meetings & etc
• Assist Clinic Coordinator or Cluster Manager with monthly stock take

Job Requirements

• Minimum GCE ‘N’ / ‘O’ Levels, with 1 - 2 years of working experience in dental clinics
• Proficient in English and knowledge of other languages or dialects will be advantageous
• Good interpersonal skills with a pleasant disposition
• Applicants must be service-oriented with a passion for the dental/healthcare industry
• You must be able to work shift hours/on weekends & Public Holidays
• Candidates with more experience will be considered for the Dental Service Officer position

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified