Dental Assistant in Mediclinic Mussafah Abu Dhabi

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS OF DENTAL ASSISTANT IN MEDICLINIC AL MUSSAFAH

• Assist the Dentist in the delivery of quality dental services according to set clinical standards and relevant legislation.
• Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
• Ensure patient safety by identifying, preventing and managing risks in accordance with policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
• Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
• Providing great patient care.
• Recording treatment information in patient records.
• Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
• Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
• Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Facilitate positive patient experiences by creating a conducive environment as guided by Hospital leadership.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all dental interventions according to company standard and legal requirements.
• Utilize all required stock and equipment efficiently, according to Mediclinic guidelines.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or related.
• Valid BLS certificate.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Essential: At least 2-3 years’ experience as a qualified Dental Assistant.
• Desired: Experience as a Dental Assistant in the UAE.

JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE