Dental Assistant

About Fakeeh University Hospital
Fakeeh University Hospital, a hospital and medical university project
developed by Saudi Arabia’s leading healthcare provider, Fakeeh Care; in an
effort to drive academic advancement and extend quality medical services to
support the local healthcare industry.

The University Hospital focuses on family healthcare and patient-centred
services, targeting the growing community of residents in Dubai Silicon Oasis
as well as in neighbouring areas.

Equipped to offer secondary and tertiary medical services supported by
comprehensive diagnostic centres, the hospital, primarily, focuses on family
and patient-centred services, working at a capacity of ‎700,000 patients per
year, with an estimated ‎40,000 admissions and ‎20,000 surgical operations.

Job Profile:
Job as a dental assistant bringing a smile to the faces of both coworkers and
patients and working in a calm environment with high hygiene standards. Review
and update patients' health histories, record patient concerns, prepare the
exam room for appointments, disinfect and sterilize instruments, clean
treatment rooms, and give patients instructions for oral care after surgery.
These skills are in high demand.

Key Responsibilites:
Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient,
instruments, and materials.

Performs procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.

Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and
protocols.

Readies patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and
draping patient.

Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and
requests.

Assembles instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the
treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist's access, suctioning, and
passing instruments.

Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments
and in the patient's mouth.

Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic
studies and pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary
restorations and cleaning and polishing removable appliances.

Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR
certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone
directory.

Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative
instructions.

Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information
confidential.

Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures,
rules, and regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and
protocols.

Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance
requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting
malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and
evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory
level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for
supplies, and verifying supplies.
Experience

Dental Assistant Qualifications / Skills:
Dental health maintenance

Use of dental technology

Infection control

Patient services

Creating a safe, effective environment

Listening

Teamwork

Bedside manner

Health promotion and maintenance

Use of medical technologies

Performing diagnostic procedures

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred

‎2+ years in a dental clinic

Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), medical terminology a plus

Good communication skills, Preferably bilingual

Valid DHA license or Registration