Dental Surgery Assistant

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

The Implant and Oral Surgery Centre at Novena Medical Centre in Singapore is seeking an experienced Dental Surgery Assistant for a full-time role. You will support dental surgeons and the clinical team, ensuring smooth surgical operations and high standards of patient care.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30 am–5.30 pm; Sat 9 am–1 pm; Sundays and public holidays closed. Competitive remuneration and ongoing professional development are offered in a modern surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a dental surgery assistant, preferably in oral surgery or orthodontics.
• Competency in infection control and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with dental surgeons and clinical staff.
• Calm and patient approach when working with anxious patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental surgeons during patient treatment, including surgical procedures and orthodontics when applicable.
• Prepare the surgical operatory with instruments, equipment, and materials before procedures.
• Sterilise and maintain dental instruments and equipment per infection control protocols.
• Manage patient comfort and provide post-operative care instructions.
• Assist with patient scheduling, intake procedures, and administrative tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Support infection control and sterilisation procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to a professional and supportive team environment.

Skills

Dental assisting

Infection control

Patient care

Team collaboration

Job description

About the role

The Implant and Oral Surgery Centre located at Novena Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Dental Surgery Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis. As a Dental Surgery Assistant, you will provide essential support to our dental surgeons and clinical team, ensuring smooth operations in the surgical environment whilst maintaining high standards of patient care and safety. Your contribution will be fundamental to the success of our operations, directly impacting both clinical outcomes and patient experience.

Our working hours are :

Mon-Fri : 8.30 am to 5.30 pm

Sat : 9 am to 1 pm

Closed on Sundays and public holidays

whatsapp 97 831

Key responsibilities

• Assisting dental surgeons during their course of patient treatment. Experience in assisting surgical procedures and orthodontics is an advantage.

• Preparing the surgical operatory with appropriate instruments, equipment, and materials before procedures commence

• Sterilising and maintaining dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection control protocols

• Managing patient comfort and providing post-operative care instructions

• Assisting with patient scheduling, intake procedures, and administrative tasks

• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment

• Supporting infection control and sterilisation procedures to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations

• Contributing to a professional and supportive team environment

What we're looking for

• Proven experience working as a dental surgery assistant, preferably in oral surgery or orthodontics

• Competency in infection control, sterilisation, and maintaining a safe clinical environment

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with dental surgeons and clinical staff

• Compassion and patience when working with patients, including those experiencing anxiety

• Ability to remain calm and composed in a fast-paced clinical environment

What we offer

The Implant and Oral Surgery Centre is committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace for all team members. We offer competitive remuneration packages and ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge in oral surgery and implant dentistry. We foster a collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued and recognised. Our practice is equipped with modern surgical facilities and technology, enabling you to work with cutting-edge equipment. We prioritise the wellbeing of our staff and encourage a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we provide a supportive workplace culture that values continuous learning and career progression within the dental healthcare sector.