Dental Assistant

Job Summary:Responsible for assisting a Dentist engaged in diagnostic, operative, surgical, periodontal, preventive, orthodontic, prosthodontics, endodontic or pedodontic procedures during examination and treatment of patients. The clinical functions performed include; preparing and dismissing patients; point of use cleaning of instrumentation and disinfecting equipment; providing post-operative instructions prescribed by the Dentist; maintaining supply order; maintaining applicable records, and others as requested by the DentistMajor Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsures through his/her actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the Care National Hospital.Assists designated Dentist and provides oral hygiene prophylaxis.Assists Dentist in conscious sedations procedures done inside the clinic.Assists in Operation room session as part of professional development.Performs oral prophylaxis and gives oral hygiene instructions to the patients.Provides chair side assistance to the Dentists.Maintenance of the materials, equipment and cleanliness.Performs cleaning, washing, packing and sterilization of instruments to prevent cross infection as per department policy.Maintains and periodically reviews skill learned in First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation; handles medical emergencies until the Dentist arrives on the scene or assists the Dentist in rendering emergency first aid until additional medical help is available.Charts accurately the findings of the patient’s oral conditions as reported by the doctor; records the treatment rendered in the patient’s permanent chart.Coordinates with the reception and encoder for charges, arranging appointments and other necessary paper work.Participates in on-going education monthly as developed by the department.Help maintains dental surgery equipment.Abides by the department policies and procedures, by-laws, rules and regulations of the Insurance Hospital.Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure including documentation in patient medical record.They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.Complies with hospital dress code.Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities.Reporting toAssigned DentistSupervisesNone

Qualifications

A minimum of:Certified Dental Assistant from a professionally recognized institute.ExperienceRequiredMinimum one (1) years’ experience Post Qualification.DesirableRegistration in Saudi Medical CouncilSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:Friendly, flexible, patient and courteous.Communicate well in both written and verbal EnglishMust have good interpersonal skillsGood Customer care skills