Dental Assistant - DMC

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS); or
• Diploma in Dental Assistant/Dental Nursing/Hygienist; or
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration); or
• Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
• UAE nationals who are graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title (must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother’s family book).
• Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to successfully complete six (6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and Assistant Nurse titles).
• Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
• Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practice.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of nursing care/dental experience.
• Previous experience in a Private Healthcare institute is an asset.
• Knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry.
• Ability to prioritize tasks ensuring effective functioning of the area.
• Skills in assessment of patient and family’s physical and psychological needs.
• Skills in coordination and planning of care and prioritizing care based on individual needs.

General Responsibilities:

• Provides age-specific patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process.
• Performs patient assessment using appropriate, problem-focused, and age-specific assessment techniques.
• Performs continual critical care assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs.
• Involves the patient, significant others, and healthcare providers in the plan of care when appropriate.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.
• Coordinates and plans critical care/clinical pathway, and prioritizes care based on individual needs.
• Initiates appropriate transfer plan.
• Documents all relevant data in the medical record according to hospital/departmental standards.
• Ensures availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patient care.
• Participates in staff meetings and unit committees/projects.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Performs safe handling and administration of Narcotic/Controlled and Semi-Controlled Drugs as directed by policies and procedures.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities and maintains mandatory educational requirements.

Unit Specific Responsibilities:

• Prepares and maintains dental instruments, treatment, supplies, and equipment.
• Exposes and develops dental radiographs and performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist.
• Maintains dental department equipment and work areas in compliance with hospital policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety issues.
• Books patients for appointments, procedures, or treatments according to treatment plans.
• Follows up on patients' diagnostic tests and coordinates with the dentist to inform patients about their results and treatment.