Dental Assistant

at  The Emirates Group

Dubai, دبي, United Arab Emirates -

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Immediate22 Dec, 2024Not Specified25 Sep, 20245 year(s) or aboveGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

Job Purpose: Provide a high standard of dental assistance to the Dentists and dental care to eligible Emirates employees and their dependents. Assist with infection control and patient education, according to the standards required and set by the Department of Health (DOH) and The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI) the Australian accreditation body.

Job Outline:

  • Responsible for welcoming, assisting and preparing patients for treatment according to Clinic guidelines ensuring that patients are made comfortable, communicating appropriately with nervous, anxious and upset patients in order to facilitate smooth treatment, whilst ensuring that patient dignity and confidentiality is maintained at all times. Advise and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care
  • Assist the dentist in providing the highest standard of dental care by ensuring the Dental Surgeries are always properly stocked with materials and sterile instruments. Ensure timely replenishment of dental materials by observing inventory control and material management and ordering, through the Clinic Pharmacy.
  • Assist the Dentist with the preparation of all dental material, with the maintenance of dental instruments, supplies and equipment and by handing instruments and materials to dentists during treatment. Also assist the Dentist by providing appropriate care to the patient during treatment including use of suction and other devices.
  • Collect and assist with recording patient health history. Ensure that dental records are kept as instructed by the dentist , accurately upgrading Dental charting.
  • Take, develop and file dental x-ray and Oral Periodontograms (OPGs) as per set clinic procedure.
  • Responsible for sterilising and disinfecting instruments and equipments for entire clinic (i.e. both locations) and for the preparation and display of instruments and materials required to treat each patient.
  • As per the guidelines, policies and procedures of the accreditation body and DOH, manage the dental clinic infection control plan. Ensure proper dental procedure isolation techniques, dental treatment room disinfection, proper instrument cleaning, sterilization/disinfection and re-circulation is observed.
  • Perform general administrative duties including liaison and follow up with dental labs, Specialist (external providers), HR, IT and Facilities, as required, as well as filing, confirming appointments, keeping treatment records and the dental log book, for administrative, accounting and audit purpose.
  • Participate in requisite medical education programmes that may be to the benefit of the Company to ensure the prevention and management of dental medical emergencies.

Qualifications & Experience: Medical/Safety.Nurse : 5+ Years
Qualifications:
Diploma in Dental Assistant or Dental Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) or its equivalent certification.
Must have DHA license or DHA eligibility to practice as a Dental Assistant.
Experience:
5+ years of experience as a dental nurse/assistant
Knowledge/skills:
Experience of post registration experience in a similar position Experience of working/living abroad, preferably the Middle East will be an advantage / preferred. Must have a valid CPR license Must be computer literate
Salary & Benefits: Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find out more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what’s it like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section

Responsibilities:

Please refer the Job description for details


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:5.0Max:10.0 year(s)

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates