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About the Role

DallahHealth is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is designed for professionals with 0-1 years of experience, involving comprehensive support to dentists and surgeons to ensure efficient practice operations and optimal patient care. The role focuses on patient comfort, infection control, and managing daily, weekly, and monthly clinical procedures.

Core Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting dental professionals and ensuring a positive patient experience. Key responsibilities include:

• Assist the dentist/surgeon in all aspects of clinical practice.
• Provide a warm reception and ensure patient comfort from arrival to departure.
• Collaborate with reception staff on administrative tasks such as referrals, insurance cards, ICD coding, invoices, and approvals.
• Manage telephone communications in accordance with established procedures and policies.
• Implement universal precautions to maintain stringent infection control standards in every aspect of clinical practice.
• Ensure the availability of necessary stocks and other items within the surgery.
• Participate in patient and family education to help them understand and engage in their care, facilitating well-informed decisions.

Daily Operational Procedures

Daily duties are structured to ensure smooth clinic operations and patient safety, encompassing start-up, ongoing support, and end-of-day tasks:

• Start-Up: Wear appropriate uniform, switch on surgery/unit, computer, and X-ray machine. Check appointments and laboratory works. Flush water lines (3:1 and motors) for at least 2 minutes into the spittoon to remove stagnant water. Ensure a clean environment is set for the first patient.
• During Operations: Assist the surgeon throughout the day, observing cross-infection control procedures by universal precaution. Be present in the surgery during all operating procedures, communicating with patients as necessary when the dentist is briefly absent. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (*** when using all equipment, seeking clarification when unsure. Maintain stock levels, noting items that require refilling. Keep patient records updated, including invoices, charges, and the lab work diary.
• End of Day: Accomplish daily statistics reports and check patient notes/records/files as necessary. Run headpieces and 3:1 into the spittoon, then clean and disinfect the aspirator, its tubing, and the spittoon. Flush aspirator/suction tubings with water several times. Remove and clean amalgam traps and other residues, collecting amalgam waste in a sealed container with water. Clean, wipe, and disinfect the dental chair with alcohol-free disinfectant, and the unit and accessories with alcohol-based disinfectant. Clean the sink thoroughly with soap and water. Clean and disinfect all work surfaces thoroughly with alcohol-based disinfectant. Dispose of all clinical waste (yellow bag), reline bins, and brush/mop the floor with the aid of the janitor. Check the next day's appointments and switch off the computer and all equipment.

Weekly and Monthly Procedures

Beyond daily tasks, the role includes scheduled weekly and monthly procedures to maintain clinic standards and inventory:

• Weekly: Clean all displays in the practice. Check stocks in the surgery and note requisitions. Clean operating chairs/stools (top and bottom), all suction tubes and other bottles (inside and out), X-ray machine (arms and head), and other dental equipment in the surgery. Clean cupboard fronts, skirting boards, pictures, mirrors, window sills, ceiling lights, ledges, and shelves. Clean and reline all cupboards and drawers. Perform hygiene surgery tasks as per rota, including cleaning the chair, stools, light, and skirting. Prepare weekly statistics for the weekly meeting and verify all lab book tasks are completed.
• Monthly: Complete stock order request forms for any new dental material, submitting them to the stock controller/material coordinator. Check sharps containers (3/4 full) for disposal. Prepare monthly statistics on patients and gross income.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position should meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of 0-1 years of experience in a dental assistant role.
• Demonstrated ability to follow clinical procedures and maintain infection control standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and team collaboration.
• Proficiency in managing dental supplies and maintaining accurate records.

Role Conditions

This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the Dental Assistant role. It will become effective from the date signed by the Chief of Medical Staff and is subject to periodic review and potential changes in consultation with the employee.