Straits Dental Group – Dental Assistant

Job Highlights

• In-house training with career advancement
• Fixed working hours with no night duty
• Attractive remunerations with commissions
• Work-life balance
• Positive working environment

Duties & Responsibilities

• Help patient feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Assist in providing patient care information and instructions prescribed by Dentist to patient e.g. Post op instructions, oral hygiene instructions
• To assist dentist during dental procedures, providing proper instruments and assistance to facilitate patient care.
• Prepare and setup dental procedures for patient arrival ensure all instrument trays, materials and equipment are ready
• To assist in taking and developing dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Lab Tracking, Casting, Impression, Retainer Fabrication
• Check, pouch and sterilize instruments/ instrument sets
• Ensure proper disinfection and maintenance of dental chairs, equipment, working surfaces and instruments.
• Ensure Clinic rooms' materials are sufficient of sterile instruments / instrument sets for daily use.
• Assist to handle and manage patient's feedback.
• Report any incidences such as malfunction, defects or loss of instruments and equipment promptly.
• Stock take and informing in-charge of inventory running low. Ensure proper inventory and storage of all instruments and supplies in accordance to first in, first out (FIFO) principle.
• Any other assigned duties by Clinic In-Charge / Manager.

Requirements

• Proven experience as dental assistant will be an advantage but not compulsory
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Good computer skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good customer service skills
• Good team player
• Ability to learn fast
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organised and reliable
• Good command of the English, Mandarin language 

Qualification:

• GCE ‘N’/’O’, Higher/NITEC, qualification
• Preferably with minimum 1-year experience in Dental Assisting
• Required Skill(s): dental assisting, nursing, customer service, hospitality, admin, healthcare
• Preferably junior executive specialized in Healthcare - Nurse/Medical Support & Assistant or equivalent.

Full-time hours: 44 per week 

Part-time hours 24-32 per week

Location: Orchard or Tai Seng (Near to MRT)

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Healthcare Insurance
• Career development
• Promotion to permanent employee