Dental Assistant

Roles & Responsibilities

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

Tell employers what skills you have

Dentistry
Housekeeping
Treatment
Healthcare
Infection Control
Dental Care
Dental Assisting
Cashiering
Nursing
Team Player
Customer Service
Scheduling
Laboratory
Turnover