Full Time / Locum Dental Assistant

PeopleSolve; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleSolve is recruiting a Dental Assistant for a busy Singapore clinic. The role involves assisting dentists during procedures, triaging patients, dispensing medicines, and handling payments.

You will ensure patient comfort and provide basic oral health instruction, while preparing materials, instruments and equipment for procedures. The position is full-time with locum possibilities, requiring at least 1 year of relevant experience, good communication skills, and a team-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Willing to wear PPE for long hours.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentists during consultation and dental procedures.
• Triaging, dispensing medicines and payment support.
• Attend to patients promptly and courteously; ensure comfort and provide simple oral health instructions.
• Prepare materials, dental instruments and equipment as required.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare dental room.
• Manage appointments, data entry and records.
• Perform general housekeeping and handle ad-hoc admin duties.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient communication

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

Diploma in Dental Assisting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dental software

Job description

About the job Full Time / Locum Dental Assistant

About The Role

• To assist in the daily operation of the Clinic, inclusive of triaging, dispensing medicines and payment.
• Attend to all patients seeking treatments and making inquiries at the clinic promptly and courteously.
• To assist Dentists during consultation and dental procedures.
• Ensure the comfort of patient throughout the treatment, and give simple oral health instructions.
• Prepare materials, dental instruments, and equipment as required.
• Perform general housekeeping to ensure cleanliness of treatment rooms.
• To sterilize instruments and prepare dental room.
• To manage and handle dental appointments, data entry and records.
• Other admin and ad-hoc duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• Possess at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• A team player who is willing to learn.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Willing to wear Personal Protection Equipment for long hours.

Who We Are

PeopleSolve is an international search firm recruiting experienced and qualified nurses and healthcare professionals from around the world. Our program is specifically designed to help Singapore & internationally educated nurses and healthcare professionals succeed permanently in our strategic partners healthcare organizations in Singapore and beyond. Since our beginning in 2021, we have helped 6,000 + nurses and healthcare professionals, both full time and part time, to secure placements in key healthcare locations including hospitals, clinics, community care centers, testing and vaccination centers. At PeopleSolve, we specialize in recruitment and outsourcing solutions for the healthcare industry.