Dental Surgery Assistant (3548)
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Healthcare | Therapy Support | Therapy Assistant
378 ALEXANDRA ROAD SINGAPORE 159964
Job Type:
permanent or full time
Job Suitable For:
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Benefits:
training opportunities
personal development benefits
No. of Vacancies:
1
Job Description
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
Assist in clinic operations, such as appointment booking, answering telephone calls, billing and ordering of supplies.
To ensure tidiness and cleanliness of the clinic and to perform daily housekeeping and 5'S
To support Emergency Planning activities eg Civil Emergency, Pandemic Outbreak, etc.
To actively participate in process improvement projects to streamline workflow and enhance productivity eg Kaizen, WOW initiatives etc
To participate in corporate events, whenever necessary eg Outreach programmes etc
To undertake any assignments or projects when assigned by the Supervisor / Executive / Manager
For Senior Dental Assistant:
Assist the Executive / Assistant Manag e r to monitor a team of Dental Assistants
Provide orientation and guidance for new hire
Assist in compilation and submission of clinic statistics
To conduct OJT and audit on a team of Dental Assistants on work processes and grooming standards
To plan and assign staff coverage for lunch, urgent leave or medical leave
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
Assist in clinic operations, such as appointment booking, answering telephone calls, billing and ordering of supplies.
To ensure tidiness and cleanliness of the clinic and to perform daily housekeeping and 5'S
To support Emergency Planning activities eg Civil Emergency, Pandemic Outbreak, etc.
To actively participate in process improvement projects to streamline workflow and enhance productivity eg Kaizen, WOW initiatives etc
To participate in corporate events, whenever necessary eg Outreach programmes etc
To undertake any assignments or projects when assigned by the Supervisor / Executive / Manager
For Senior Dental Assistant:
Assist the Executive / Assistant Manag e r to monitor a team of Dental Assistants
Provide orientation and guidance for new hire
Assist in compilation and submission of clinic statistics
To conduct OJT and audit on a team of Dental Assistants on work processes and grooming standards
To plan and assign staff coverage for lunch, urgent leave or medical leave
Job Criteria/Requirements
Qualifications:
NITEC
Work Experience Level:
junior level
Must-have skills:
Patient Management and Dental Assisting duties
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