Dental Surgery Assistant / Dental Assistant (JR1584)

at  NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE LTD

1. JOB PURPOSE

The job-holder is responsible to assist the specialists in dental care delivery according to established hospital policies, procedures and standards of dental care and practices.

2.1 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (80%)

• Responsible for providing four-handed chair-side assistance to specialists in dental treatment and procedures for various disciplines.
• Responsible for ensuring the instruments and materials are ready for each appointment, and ensure the proper maintenance of dental instruments.
• Comply with Infection Control and maintains Infection Control Standards.
• Comply with work safety regulations in handling of dental instruments and equipment.
• Assist in cleaning, sterilising, sorting and packing of instruments in general sterilisation area.
• Manage Inventory in assigned dental operatory and assist in stock ordering.
• Assist with patient’s appointment.
• Collaborate and co-operate with clinicians and other health-care providers in the smooth delivery of dental care and services.

2.2 SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (20%)

• Participate in service quality activities.
• Coach and guide the junior staff in dental assisting.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by Clinic Supervisor/ Clinic Manager.