Dental Surgery Assistant (Central Hospital / 5 days)

EnviroDynamics Solutions Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

EnviroDynamics Solutions Pte Ltd, a leading healthcare institution in Singapore, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists, prepare instruments, and maintain sterile environments in a busy clinic.

You will handle patient registration, chairside assistance, and post-treatment education, while upholding infection control standards and accurate dental records. 5-day work week, centrally located, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work well in a team in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Patient-oriented, responsible and attentive to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during dental procedures and treatments, ensuring smooth clinical operations.
• Prepare dental instruments, equipment and materials before procedures.
• Perform sterilisation and disinfection of dental instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Prepare and maintain dental treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for patients.
• Assist with patient registration, appointment scheduling and maintenance of dental records.
• Provide chairside assistance, including suctioning and passing instruments during dental procedures.
• Educate patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Monitor and replenish dental supplies and consumables.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, workplace safety and infection prevention protocols.
• Provide courteous patient care and assist with general administrative duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Patient care

Education

NITEC / Higher NITEC in Dental Assisting or Healthcare Management

Job description

Company Profile

One of Singapore's leading tertiary healthcare institutions, renowned for delivering comprehensive patient care, medical education, and clinical research. As a key member of Singapore's public healthcare system, the organisation works closely with healthcare professionals, researchers, and educational institutions to advance patient outcomes and healthcare innovation.

The hospital offers a wide spectrum of specialist medical and surgical services, supported by multidisciplinary teams and state-of-the-art medical technology. It is recognised for its commitment to clinical excellence, continuous learning, and evidence-based practice.

Work location: Central

Working hours: 5 days work week, office hours

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist dentists during dental procedures and treatments, ensuring smooth clinical operations.
• Prepare dental instruments, equipment and materials before procedures.
• Perform sterilisation and disinfection of dental instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Prepare and maintain dental treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for patients.
• Assist with patient registration, appointment scheduling and maintenance of dental records.
• Provide chairside assistance, including suctioning and passing instruments during dental procedures.
• Educate patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Monitor and replenish dental supplies and consumables.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, workplace safety and infection prevention protocols.
• Provide courteous patient care and assist with general administrative duties as required.

Key Requirements:

• Min. NITEC / Higher NITEC in Dental Assisting or Healthcare Management or other related fields.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient-oriented, responsible and attentive to detail.
• Able to work well in a team and adapt to a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Willing to learn and adhere to infection control and patient safety protocols.