Dentist GP Assistant (207582)

Job Description Provides complete chairside assistance to the general or specialist dentist during clinical/surgical dental procedures. Performs clinical supportive functions. Accountabilities - Responsible for assisting a dentist engaged in diagnostic, operative, surgical, periodontal, preventive, orthodontic, prosthodontic, endodontic or pedodontic procedures during examination and treatment of patients. - The clinical functions performed include preparing and dismissing patients; point of use cleaning of instrumentation and disinfecting equipment; providing post-operative instructions prescribed by the dentist; maintaining supply order; maintaining applicable records, and others as requested by the dentist. - Participates with the dentist in the examination and treatment of patients by retracting cheeks and tissues and by irrigating and aspirating mouth fluids without harm or discomfort to the patient. - Anticipates the dentist’s needs and practices four-handed dentistry to provide efficient operative procedures for the patient or as assigned to a dental surgical operating team. - Performs expanded duty procedures under the supervision of the dentist as required. - Reviews patient’s medical history and alerts the dentist to significant problems, assists in updating the patient’s history; flags the chart to note significant history problems. - Charts accurately the findings of the patient’s oral conditions as reported by the doctor; records the treatment rendered in the patient’s permanent chart. - Maintains and periodically reviews skills learned in First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation; handles medical emergencies until the dentist arrives on the scene or assists the dentist in rendering emergency first aid until additional medical help is available. - Instructs patients in post-operative home care procedures as directed by the dentist. - Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested. The employee’s duties are not limited to the above-mentioned accountabilities. The manager can assign other duties based on the business need. Work Environment - Indoors : 100% - Outdoors : 0% - Working Days : 6 Working Days - Days off : 1 Day Off - Working Hours : 8 net working hours according to shift schedule approved by head of department. Job Requirement Education - Diploma Experience - 2-5 years of clinical experience Computer Skills - Office & Health Information Systems Languages - English and Arabic (fluent speaking and writing)