Job Description

• Chairside assisting
• Assist dentist during consultation and general procedures
• Assist dentist with procedures such as filling cavities or performing root canals.
• Disinfection and sterilisation of dental chair, room and instruments
• Ensure dental surgery health and safety policy are adhered to
• Take notes from dentist as per dictation for patients records
• Explain to patients what their treatment entails
• Making models of patients teeth
• To assist in the daily operation of the Clinic.
• To handle administrative duties.
• To set up appointments and following up with patient’s enquiries and to attend to walk-ins
• To assist in all-round counter/reception duties and registration.
• To greet patients and to put them at ease before a dental procedure.
• To handle/manage dental records.
• To manage general housekeeping of the clinic.
• To be able to multi-task and work under pressure.
• To assist in stock taking and inventory maintenance
• Any other duties as and when assigned

Job Requirements

• Minimum NITEC in Dental Assisting or equivalent. Candidates with relevant work experience may be considered
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Training will be provided for those with lesser experience.
• Have excellent communication skills to reassure patients and create a friendly atmosphere in the dental clinic
• Ability to educate patients on preventative and oral health care
• Excellent decision making, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Ability to use Plato is an advantage but not a requirement
• Pleasant disposition
• Able to work night shift and weekends (five-day workweek)