DENTAL ASSISTANT. - AlHasa

Job Title

DENTAL ASSISTANT.

Job Family

Function

Dental

Job Code

30009386

Reports to Job

Manager, Dental Assistants

Job Description Summary

The Dental Assistant performs general Dental Assistant tasks that support support dentists and dental therapists during clinical procedures to ensure efficient and effective patient care.

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities %

00

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities

    Operational Roles & Responsibilities %

    100

    Operational Roles & Responsibilities

    • Provide assistance to dentists and dental hygienists during diagnostic operative or preventive procedures including all phases of clinical treatments
    • Maintain sterile equipment clean the operatory area and perform other tasks of increasing complexity as experience is gained
    • Performs a range of Xray procedures inside the operatory
    • Perform more complex tasks such as preparing and mixing materials for patient treatment This includes preparing anesthetic syringes with the appropriate needle and carpule rubber dam equipment impression materials alginate hydrocolloid rubber base periodontal dressings cements zinc oxide zinc phosphate calcium hydroxide and restorative materials amalgam composite resins
    • Develop new skills throughinservice training and chairside experience under the supervision of a Dentist OnJob Trainer and Senior Dental Assistant
    • Work directly under the supervision of the Dentist or with guidance from the Senior Dental Assistant

    Minimum Education Required

    Bachelor Degree in Dental Assisting

    Professional Certifications Required

    SCFHS Certification as applicable

    Years of Experience

    Minimum 3 years’ of experience

    Languages

    English:Advanced ; Arabic:Basic

    Functional Competencies

    • Due Diligence
    • Audit Reporting
    • Data Collection

    Core Competencies

    • Excellence
    • Integrity
    • Accountability
    • Cybersecurity
    • Person-Centered Care

    Acknowledgement

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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    No

    Supplemental Work/Experience/Education Information

    N/A

    Addendum Description

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