Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Work Arrangement & Schedule

IMPORTANT: 5-day workweek, approximately 44 working hours per week.

• Work on Saturday and Sunday
• Two weekdays off
• Applicants who are unable to work weekends should not apply
• Final working hours and roster will be discussed during the interview
• Starting as a fixed-term contract position
• Candidates who demonstrate good performance, reliability, and competency may be offered conversion to a permanent full-time position
• Suitable for candidates who are looking for long-term employment with the clinic

Job Responsibilities

This is a combined Dental Surgery Assistant and Dental Receptionist role.

During clinical sessions

• Provide chairside assistance for most dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and materials
• Clean, disinfect and sterilise dental instruments
• Maintain infection-control and clinical cleanliness standards
• Assist with clinical stock and general clinic duties

During non-clinical sessions

• Handle patient registration, enquiries and appointments
• Manage calls, messages and appointment scheduling
• Collect payments and issue receipts
• Assist with CHAS, Medisave and other applicable payment schemes
• Perform basic administrative and reception duties

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of dental clinic experience (at a single clinic)
• Able to assist confidently with most common dental procedures
• Familiar with dental instruments, sterilization and infection-control procedures
• Able to perform both clinical assisting and reception duties
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Responsible, punctual and reliable
• Must be able to work on Saturdays and Sundays