Dental Assistant

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
·         Receives, screens, interviews, and registers patients.
·         Takes and records vital signs, screens for fall and pain.
·          Performs Patient and Family education.
·          Assist the physician with routine medical procedures, as appropriate to training and/or competency.
·          Providing privacy and dignity all the time.
·          Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and service ability of unit facilities and equipment; arranges for maintenance and repair as needed.
·          Gives appointment to patient's for follow-up visit as instructed by the clinic physician and arrange in the appointment section.
·         Assist and transport patient for admission.
·         Checks the functionality and availability of instruments and equipments in each clinic and reports to Charge/Dental supervisor for any defective instruments or equipments.
·         Orders and maintains inventories of supplies, as required to support dayto-day unit clinical and administrative operations.
·          Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with other members of the health care team.
·         Adheres to the hospital policies and to know the proper chain of commands at all times.
·         Participates in Dental Assistants activities and continuous education program if advised to do so.
·         Complies with the standards of infection control.
·         If a fluent Arabic language speaker, assist with interpreting for Non-Arabic speaking physicians when necessary.
·          Perform other applicable task and duties assigned with the realm of his/her knowledge skills and duties.
·          Prepare monthly census as requested.
·          Participate in accreditation activities and attend unit meeting.
·          Provide personalized coordinated care, support and treatment for patients and families.
·          Treat people with dignity, compassion, and respect.
·          Involving patients in decisions and helping them take actions to support themselves.
QUALIFICATIONS :
·         In-house training and competency
·         Undergraduate of nursing program
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :
·         One year clinical experience.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS :
·         Ability to work independently within the hospital.
·          Excellent English and preferably Arabic verbal and written communication skills.
·          Skill in use of computers and related software applications.
·          Strong motivational skills.
·          Team working skills.
·          BCLS licensed
COMPETENCE :
·         Knowledge of patient registration and documentation.
·         Knowledge of medical terminology.
·         Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
·         Ability to perform basic patient assessment and referrals.
REQUIRED ATTITUDE TO PERFORM THE JOB :
·         The ability to communicate with and gain the trust of people from a range of backgrounds.
·         Empathy, sensitivity and emotional flexible to be able to help Patient/families under what may be difficult circumstances.
·         Flexibility to deal with a variety of patients at one time.
·         Proper, effective and compassionate communication.

Apply directly at Mouwasat Medical Services