Dental Assistant

Role Summary Works under the supervision and direction of Dentist and Registered Nurse.

General Duties Performs other appropriate and related duties as assigned by the Reporting-Head to meet departmental objectives Continuously look for ways to streamline and improve workflow Assist with quarterly/annual audit as required without compromising the regular clinical activities

Specific Responsibilities Coordinates all administrative and clinical activities in the facility. Groomed and neatly dressed as per the policies of the organization. Clean & sanitize patient rooms, examination rooms, or other patient area. Prepares and maintains the medical equipment, instruments and procedure rooms Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures provide chairside support to the dentist or other registered practitioner during treatment. Perform cleaning and sterilization of instruments and work surfaces, and other infection prevention and control procedures to maintain the clinical environment. Record dental charting and oral tissue assessment carried out by other registrants and maintain patient records. Prepare, mix and handle dental materials as prescribed by a dentist or other adequately trained and registered dental professionals Intra- and extra-oral photography and taking dental radiographs (x-rays) Checking and updating the patient's medical history Assisting as an infection control officer and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling). Constructing mouthguards and bleaching trays to the prescription of a dentist Constructing vacuum formed retainers to the prescription of a dentist. Dental nurses can apply fluoride varnish on prescription from a dentist Further skills in oral health education and oral health promotion Assisting in the treatment of patients who are under conscious sedation Further skills in assisting in the treatment of patients with special needs Further skills in assisting in the treatment of orthodontic patients Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer. Including training in dental software as required and applicable. Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies) Coordinate with reception/clerical services or other various duties, which may be required in order to have the Department run smoothly. Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures. Serves and protects the healthcare community by adhering to professional standards, organization policies and procedures. Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of fire safety, patient safety, infection control and the other necessary precautions as per the policy. Carries out any other duties assigned by the Reporting-Head.

General Requirements

Healthcare Aide must have good communication skill, quick learner, organized individual and flexible. Good English - spoken & written