Job Purpose:

 To ensure the dentist’s office is more efficient and pleasant for patients, provide excellent customer service and perform basic dental tasks assigned by the dentist.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the dental treatment room
• Prepare patients for dental treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort and providing any instructions
• Prepare the treatment room and select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed in the treatment area.
• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment  and place them for easy access
• Assisting the dentist during procedures, including passing instruments, getting supplies, and using the suction tube to keep the patient’s mouth dry
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions to patients
• Keep and maintain the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule and follow up appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies.

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma in Dental Assisting

Job Experience

• At least two years of experience as a Dental Assistant

Key Competencies – Skills/ Knowledge/ Aptitude

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills