Temporary Dental Surgery Assistant

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dental Surgery Assistant to support patient management and assist dentists during procedures. The role involves sterilizing instruments and maintaining clinic standards. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications, experience, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant working experience.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Standing for long hours and possible exposure to radiation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient management and dental treatment.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the clinic.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

GCE 'O' Level or equivalent

Certificate in Dental Assistant Course

Job description

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As a Dental Surgery Assistant, you will be responsible for the following:

Patient Management and Dental Assisting duties

• Greet and prepare patient for dental treatment
• Help patient feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Maintain patient medical and treatment records and dentists' listing to ensure smooth flow of patients
• Assist in providing patient care information and instructions prescribed by Dentist to patient e.g. Post op instructions, oral hygiene instructions
• Responsible to prepare and setup instrument trays and materials required ready for dental procedures
• To assist dentist during dental procedures, providing proper instruments and assistance to facilitate patient care
• To assist in taking and developing dental diagnostic x-rays
• Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.

Equipment, Materials and Instruments Management

• Check and disinfect used instruments in the clinic
• Check, pack and sterilize instruments/ instrument sets in the department
• Ensure timeliness and constant availability of sterile instruments / instrument sets for daily use in the department
• Ensure proper disinfection and maintenance of dental chairs, equipment, working surfaces and instruments
• Report any incidences such as malfunction, defects or loss of instruments and equipment promptly
• Ensure proper inventory and storage of all instruments and supplies in accordance to first in, first out (FIFO) principle

Others

• Maintain good grooming standards as required by the hospital
• To ensure tidiness and cleanliness of the clinic
• Any other assigned duties by supervisors.

Requirements

• Minimum GCE "O" Level or equivalent
• Healthcare experiences with Certificate in Dental Assistant Course preferred
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience
• Standing for long hours
• Possible exposure to radiation when assisting in x-ray taking

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