Job Description for Dental Surgery Assistant
Job Requirements:
· Positive thinker with can-do working attitude
· friendly, caring and helpful by nature
· Good with hands-on skills
· Willingness and initiative to go extra miles when needed
· Ability to prioritize and perform duties act with great initiative
· Good computer knowledge or IT savvy
· Able to handle the pressure of a challenging workload in a busy practice
· Able to commit to 4 days variable shift work (3 weekdays + 1 weekend with 3 full rest days per week )
· Minimum qualification diploma and above (at least 1 year of working experience as a Dental Assistant or a diploma in Dental Nursing (National Board of Dental Nurse) will be an added advantage)
· Candidates without relevant experience but with strong will to learn and passion to excel is welcome to apply
Job Responsibilities:
· Assists our dental surgeons efficiently in all clinical and dental treatment
· Be able to anticipate requirements of dental surgeons
· Ensure the comfort of patients throughout treatment
· Be able to anticipate patient’s needs and care requirements
· Prepare materials, dental instruments and equipment as required
· Processes contaminated instruments and equipment in accordance with practice procedures
· Ensure high standard of infection control and sterilization
· Be aware of and adheres to front office policies and procedures
· Maintains appropriate level of supplies in treatment room and sterilization area
· Propose new ideas for improvement projects
· Other related duties include casting of models and handling of lab cases
· Take initiatives to improve things around you for the best interest of the practice and patients
· Potentials to be trained as a treatment coordinator
· Salary negotiable; according to years of experience and qualifications
