Dental Assistant

About the Role

National Medical Care is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position requiring 0-1 years of experience. The Dental Assistant will be responsible for supporting dentists during various diagnostic, operative, surgical, periodontal, preventive, orthodontic, prosthodontic, endodontic, or pedodontic procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and dismiss patients, providing post-operative instructions as prescribed by the Dentist.
• Perform point-of-use cleaning of instrumentation and disinfect equipment.
• Maintain supply order and applicable records.
• Assist the designated Dentist and provide oral hygiene prophylaxis.
• Support the Dentist during conscious sedation procedures within the clinic.
• Assist in operation room sessions as part of professional development.
• Perform oral prophylaxis and provide oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Provide chairside assistance to Dentists.
• Ensure maintenance of materials, equipment, and cleanliness within the dental area.
• Perform cleaning, washing, packing, and sterilization of instruments to prevent cross-infection, adhering to department policy.
• Maintain and periodically review skills in First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation; handle medical emergencies until the Dentist arrives or assist the Dentist in rendering emergency first aid.
• Accurately chart patient oral conditions as reported by the doctor and record treatment rendered in the patient’s permanent chart.
• Coordinate with reception and encoders for charges, appointment scheduling, and necessary paperwork.
• Participate in ongoing monthly education developed by the department.
• Help maintain dental surgery equipment.
• Abide by department policies and procedures, by-laws, rules, and regulations of the hospital.
• Educate patients and families according to their needs and implement the patient and family education process, including documentation in medical records.
• Comply with the hospital dress code.
• Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Reporting Structure

The Dental Assistant will report directly to an Assigned Dentist and does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• 0-1 years of experience in a dental assistant role.
• Knowledgeable about essential roles in patient and family education.
• Proficiency in performing clinical functions such as preparing patients, cleaning instruments, and providing post-operative instructions.
• Ability to maintain supply order and accurate records.
• Skills in oral prophylaxis and providing oral hygiene instructions.
• Competence in instrument sterilization and cross-infection prevention.
• Current knowledge and skills in First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.
• Strong charting and record-keeping abilities.
• Effective coordination skills for appointments and administrative tasks.

Work Environment

This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within the National Medical Care facility. The Dental Assistant will work closely with dentists and other medical staff to ensure a superior quality of medical treatment and compassionate care for every patient.