Dental Assistant

At Saint James Hospital Group, we bring over 25 years of healthcare expertise, known for our excellence, innovation, and advanced technology. Join our dynamic team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and personal growth.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The dental assistant ensures that the dental clinic is prepared to welcome patients and assists the Dentist while treating patients.

• Opening the clinic and preparing for the Dental Surgeon’s arrival, as per preparation list.
• Sterilising, as required.
• Ensuring that the required documentation is updated accurately and regularly.
• Preparing the clinic for the relevant appointments of the day: endo/ortho/prosthetics/ surgery – ensuring all materials and tools are ready for the dental surgeon to use.
• Greeting the patient with a smile, ensuring they are comfortable and informed regarding their waiting time.
• Handling medical files and patient records; guiding patients towards completing consent forms and attaching documents to patient’s records, as required.
• Ensuring accurate patient details on hospital information system and any other system the dental clinic might use.
• Ordering, organising and managing stock, as required.
• Booking patient appointments, as required.
• Providing quotes, as required.
• Sanitising the area after each patient.
• Cleaning and sanitising materials and instruments, as required.
• Assisting the dental surgeon while treating patients, as directed and as required.
• Assisting with x-rays.
• Being knowledgeable about instruments and materials.
• Completing all tasks in preparing for the Dental Clinic closure at the end of the work day.
• Collating statistical data for reporting purposes, a required.
• Liaising with dental technicians and third parties, as required.
• Following the Department’s and the Hospital’s protocols, standards and procedures.
• Assisting the department with any additional work, as required.
• Respect patients’ privacy, dignity, wishes and beliefs and minimise any necessary discomfort.
• Prepare patient, self, equipment and materials appropriately for the activity to be undertaken.

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills:

• Passion for Customers;
• Planning and Organisation;
• Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement;
• Excellent Communication;
• Working Collaboratively;Vasunthra Othhayakuma

What’s in it for you

• Internal training programs and skill development initiatives
• Support with training and professional development
• Employee referral bonus incentive
• Complimentary daily Lunch
• Staff and family discounts on hospital services and fees
• Staff Discounts on products and services from our subsidiaries
• State-of-the-art equipment and technology
  
  

Join us for exceptional benefits and a positive work culture.