Dental Assistant HQ

at  NTUC Health

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health) is an NTUC social enterprise that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of quality and affordable health and eldercare services to meet the growing needs of families and their dependents. Building on more than four decades of experience and expertise, NTUC Health is among the largest senior day care, nursing home and home personal care providers in Singapore. It also offers other services for seniors such as an active ageing hub, senior activity centres, community support for vulnerable seniors, and a sheltered / senior group home. In addition, it runs a chain of dental clinics, and a family medicine clinic
DESIGNATION : Dental Assistant (Part-Time) HQ

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum N Level
• Good interpersonal, telephone and listening skills
• Pleasant disposition, patient, empathetic, and diplomatic
• Have the aptitude to serve customers and meet their needs
• Experience in dental assisting would be an added advantage
• Conversant in basic computer skills
• Willing to travel

The incumbent supports dental care delivery by preparing clinical area, dental room, patients, instruments and materials per procedures and protocols. Assist in all treatment procedures, maintain documentary and inventory control.

• Assist dentist in a variety of treatment procedures
• Process x rays and complete lab tasks under the direction of the dentist
• Document dental care services by charting in patient records
• Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, post-operative instructions
• Communicating with patients and suppliers (eg. scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
• Maintain a sterile working environment and dental instruments according to current infection control procedures
• Oversee the preventive maintenance of dental equipment
• Stock supplies and maintain clinical supply inventory
• Maintain safe and clean working environment at all times