Job Description
- Accompany patient from the waiting area to the dental treatment room.
- Prepare patient for dental treatment.
- Assist patient in answering their questions, alleviating anxieties and in providing advice and directions as authorized by the dentist.
Key Role Responsibilities:
- Accompany patient from the waiting area to the dental treatment room.
- Prepare patient for dental treatment.
- Assist patient in answering their questions, alleviating anxieties and in providing advice and directions as authorised by the dentist.
- Provide chair-side assistance to the dentists such as passing or holding of instruments, preparation of materials, etc.
- Ensure all instruments and equipment’s are in good condition and prepared for use by the dentist before each consultation.
- Ensure the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with MPMC Policies as well as MOPH regulations, where applicable.
- Take X-Rays for patients.
- Check patient medical history information is up to date and advise the dentists of any problems he/she has noted.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and proper filing of patient records and test results. Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Dentists in ensuring that patient records and documents are accurately completed and filed.
- Chart and update patients’ records on the computer as necessary and assist the dentists in the completion of records.
- Report equipment failures or breakages to the c, so that action may be taken to remedy any defects.
- To make certain that an efficient link with the dental laboratory is upheld to prevent delays in the dispatch and receipt of lab work.
- Perform check on the dental laboratory to ensure that all dental impressions are properly cast in stone and that all patient models are kept in boxes and correctly labelled.
- Maintain equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions and applicable dental policies and protocols.
- Assume any other responsibilities as directed by the direct supervisor and director.
Other Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Valid Registration / License from country of current practice.
- 3-4 years of relevant full-time work experience
- A good level of spoken English and adequate written English skills to enable communication with other staff and keeping of medical records is essential.
- Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Can join immediately.
- Visa transfer (NOC available)