Dental Surgery Assistant

SingHealth Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Singapore seeks a Dental Assistant to assist in dental procedures and ensure the cleanliness of instruments. The ideal candidate will have NITEC in Dental Assisting and 1-2 years of experience, with strong teamwork skills and a positive personality. This role offers the opportunity to educate clients on dental care and maintain high standards in dental practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of working experience.
• Positive personality and a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operative dentistry and dental procedures.
• Ensure cleanliness and sterility of dental instruments.
• Educate clients on dental and post-operative care.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

NITEC in Dental Assisting / Advanced / Higher / Graduate Diploma

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
• Provide clinical supervision to the Dental Surgery Assistants/Dental Assistants in their delivery of quality of dental care and services
• Conduct assessment and audits
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the treatment room / work station
• Maintain and control inventory / stock / equipment

Requirements

• Minimum NITEC in Dental Assisting / Advanced / Higher / Graduate Diploma
• Minimum 1-2 years of working experience
• Positive personality and a good team player