Responsible for assisting a Dentist engaged in diagnostic, operative, surgical, periodontal, preventive, orthodontic, prosthodontics, endodontic or pedodontic procedures during examination and treatment of patients. The clinical functions performed include; preparing and dismissing patients; point of use cleaning of instrumentation and disinfecting equipment; providing post-operative instructions prescribed by the Dentist; maintaining supply order; maintaining applicable records, and others as requested by the Dentist.
- Ensures through his/her actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the Riyadh Care Hospital.
- Assists designated Dentist and provides oral hygiene prophylaxis.
- Performs oral prophylaxis and gives oral hygiene instructions to the patients.
- Provides chair side assistance to the Dentists.
- Maintenance of the materials, equipment and cleanliness.
- Performs cleaning, washing, packing and sterilization of instruments to prevent cross infection as per department policy.
- Maintains and periodically reviews skill learned in First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation; handles medical emergencies until the Dentist arrives on the scene or assists the Dentist in rendering emergency first aid until additional medical help is available.
- Charts accurately the findings of the patient's oral conditions as reported by the doctor; records the treatment rendered in the patient's permanent chart.
- Coordinates with the reception and encoder for charges, arranging appointments and other necessary paper work.
- Participates in on-going education monthly as developed by the department.
- Help maintains dental surgery equipment.
- Abides by the department policies and procedures, by-laws, rules and regulations of the Insurance Hospital.
- Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure (NSP-GEN-014) including documentation in patient medical record.
- They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.
- Complies with hospital dress code.
- Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee's knowledge, skills and abilities.
Qualifications:
A minimum of:
- Certified Dental Assistant through challenge exam from a professionally recognized organization.
Experience
Minimum one (1) years experience Post Qualification.
- Desirable
Registration in Saudi Medical Council
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:
- Friendly, flexible, patient and courteous.
- Communicate well in both written and verbal English
- Must have good interpersonal skills
- Good Customer care skills
