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

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

• Able to assist confidently with most common dental procedures

• Familiar with dental instruments, sterilisation 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