Dental Assistant
Job in
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Listing for:
Dr.Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Jeddah
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
-
Dental / Dentistry
Dental Assistant, Dentistry / General Dentist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 150000 SAR Yearly
SAR
120000.00
150000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities
Assists the dentists during procedures, including seating patients, providing instruments, mixing materials, and charting examination and treatment results.Prepares patients for oral surgery and assists the surgeon during operative procedures by performing technical duties such as preparing surgical trays, setting up intravenous equipment, taking vital signs, removing sutures, and monitoring EKG equipment.Observes patients during surgical procedures, alerts the surgeon to sudden changes in the patient's condition, and administers emergency procedures as required.Ensures all instruments, supplies, and equipment are cleaned, sterilized, assembled and prepared for use.Assists in the preparation of cast models by preparing materials, taking impressions and pouring.Takes, develops and processes intra and extra oral radiographs for diagnosis and treatment.Records treatment results on patient records, instructs patients in oral care and appliance use, and provides instructional materials as needed.Schedules and confirms appointments, manages patient records, handles paperwork, requisition supplies, and performs routine maintenance on instruments and equipment.Keeps track of patient balances and coordinates with dental reception for fee collection and inventory management.Maintains and prepares equipment for sterilization, performs daily maintenance on dental units, and reports defective equipment to the Chairperson of Dental.Follows strict infection control protocols and keeps the emergency response cart stocked and ready.Manages and checks stock levels in the dental supply room, reporting shortages to the Chairperson of Dental.Performs daily maintenance for the dental unit, cleaning of filters, oiling hand pieces and flushing suction hoses.Reports any defective equipment to the Chairperson of Dental Department.Follows the rules of infection control very strictly.Keeps the ER cart always ready for use and performs daily check of its medicines and inspect their expiry dates and reports to the Chairperson of Dental Department for any shortages.Takes vital signs for each patient, ensuring accurate and timely data collection.Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments and preventative measures if applicable.Other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.Job Requirements
- Excellent skills in customer service.
- No experience beyond requirements outlined below.
- Works requires the ability to assist a dentist in examining and treating patients generally acquired through a high school education and one year of experience or completion of an approved dental assistant course.
- Language:
Oral / written English & Arabic desirable. - License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. SCFHS.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment typeFull-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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