Dental Assistant

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

·         Receives, screens, interviews, and registers patients.

·         Takes and records vital signs, screens for fall and pain.

·          Performs Patient and Family education.

·          Assist the physician with routine medical procedures, as appropriate to training and/or competency.

·          Providing privacy and dignity all the time.

·          Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and service ability of unit facilities and equipment; arranges for maintenance and repair as needed.

·          Gives appointment to patient's for follow-up visit as instructed by the clinic physician and arrange in the appointment section.

·         Assist and transport patient for admission.

·         Checks the functionality and availability of instruments and equipments in each clinic and reports to Charge/Dental supervisor for any defective instruments or equipments.

·         Orders and maintains inventories of supplies, as required to support dayto-day unit clinical and administrative operations.

·          Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with other members of the health care team.

·         Adheres to the hospital policies and to know the proper chain of commands at all times.

·         Participates in Dental Assistants activities and continuous education program if advised to do so.

·         Complies with the standards of infection control.

·         If a fluent Arabic language speaker, assist with interpreting for Non-Arabic speaking physicians when necessary.

·          Perform other applicable task and duties assigned with the realm of his/her knowledge skills and duties.

·          Prepare monthly census as requested.

·          Participate in accreditation activities and attend unit meeting.

·          Provide personalized coordinated care, support and treatment for patients and families.

·          Treat people with dignity, compassion, and respect.

·          Involving patients in decisions and helping them take actions to support themselves.

QUALIFICATIONS :

·         In-house training and competency

·         Undergraduate of nursing program

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :

·         One year clinical experience.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS :

·         Ability to work independently within the hospital.

·          Excellent English and preferably Arabic verbal and written communication skills.

·          Skill in use of computers and related software applications.

·          Strong motivational skills.

·          Team working skills.

·          BCLS licensed

COMPETENCE :

·         Knowledge of patient registration and documentation.

·         Knowledge of medical terminology.

·         Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.

·         Ability to perform basic patient assessment and referrals.

REQUIRED ATTITUDE TO PERFORM THE JOB :

·         The ability to communicate with and gain the trust of people from a range of backgrounds.

·         Empathy, sensitivity and emotional flexible to be able to help Patient/families under what may be difficult circumstances.

·         Flexibility to deal with a variety of patients at one time.

·         Proper, effective and compassionate communication.