About this role
To assist dentists in the provision of dental care and dental treatment for patients.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(A) SPECIFIC
- Prepare patient for treatment and helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment. Advise patient on dental hygiene issues when necessary.
- Assist in taking and developing dental x-rays.
- Perform sterilization of instruments, preparing instruments and materials before each dental procedure.
- Perform instrument manual washing and operate ultrasonic cleaner.
- Maintain dental chair in good working condition according to manufacture recommendations.
- Work alongside dentist during dental procedures, providing proper instruments and assistance to facilitate patient care.
- Maintain patient medical and treatment records and dentists’ appointment listing to ensure smooth flow of patients.
- Assist in communication with patients for appointment reminders, appointment re-scheduling and related patient care issues.
- Assist in clinic operations, such as appointment booking, answering telephone calls, billing and ordering of supplies.
- Maintain good clinical, service quality, infection control and grooming standards as required by the hospital.
(B) GENERAL
- To see to tidiness and cleanliness of the department, ensuring good filing system and see to clinic administrative work.
- Assist to coordinate clinic operations between dental clinics (in KTPH and other hospitals, such as deployment of staff, top-up of supplies, equipment maintenance, licenses, etc.)
- To participate actively in hospital QC projects and other corporate activities.
- To perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor or HOD.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
(A) Education Training and Experience
- Minimum, GCE 'N' Level, NITEC in dental assisting is an advantage but not essential
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision, as staff may be deployed between different clinics, subject to service needs
- Dental assisting experience in hospital or clinic setting is an advantage but not essential