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DENTAL SURGERY ASSISTANT
RM 1,700 - RM 1,700 / month
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A Dental Surgery Assistant provides chair-side assistance to dentists during dental procedures, ensures the smooth operation of the dental practice, maintains infection control standards, and delivers exceptional patient care. The role involves both clinical and administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities:1. Clinical Duties:
- Prepare treatment rooms, ensuring all equipment and instruments are clean, sterilized, and ready for use.
- Assist the dentist during procedures by handing instruments, retracting tissues, and ensuring patient comfort.
- Take and process dental X-rays as directed by the dentist.
- Mix dental materials (e.g., cements, impression materials) according to specifications.
- Maintain a sterile field and follow infection control protocols.
- Monitor and reassure patients during treatment, ensuring their comfort and addressing any concerns.
- Perform post-treatment clean-up, including sterilizing instruments and disinfecting equipment.
2. Patient Care:
- Welcome and prepare patients for dental procedures.
- Explain treatment plans and post-procedure care instructions to patients.
- Assist patients in completing medical history forms and consent forms.
- Manage patient flow and minimize wait times.
3. Administrative Duties:
- Schedule appointments and manage the dental practice’s calendar.
- Maintain accurate patient records, including updating medical histories and treatment notes.
- Order, stock, and track dental supplies and equipment inventory.
- Handle payments, insurance claims, and other administrative tasks as needed.
4. Infection Control and Safety:
- Adhere to OSHA and other relevant health and safety regulations.
- Conduct regular maintenance and checks of dental equipment.
- Ensure the proper disposal of hazardous waste and sharps.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresh graduate
Pay: From RM1,700.00 per month
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Professional development
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Rotational shift
- Weekend jobs
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
- Overtime pay
- Performance bonus