Job Summary
We are looking for a caring, responsible, and motivated Dental Surgery Assistant to support dentists in delivering high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate should be organized, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and committed to maintaining excellent infection control and patient comfort.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Assistance
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures, including general dentistry, aesthetic dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, and dental implants.
- Prepare treatment rooms and ensure all instruments and materials are ready before procedures.
- Perform four-handed dentistry efficiently.
- Sterilize and maintain dental instruments according to infection control protocols.
- Take and develop dental radiographs (where permitted and trained).
- Prepare dental materials such as impression materials, cements, and restorative materials.
- Assist in taking impressions, intraoral scans, and clinical photographs.
- Monitor patient comfort before, during, and after treatment.
Patient Care
- Welcome and prepare patients for treatment.
- Explain post-operative instructions as directed by the dentist.
- Ensure patients have a positive and comfortable experience.
- Schedule follow-up appointments when required.
Clinic Operations
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment rooms.
- Monitor inventory and restock dental supplies.
- Ensure equipment is functioning properly and report any issues.
- Assist with opening and closing clinic procedures.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
Infection Control
- Follow Ministry of Health (MOH) and clinic infection control guidelines.
- Perform proper instrument cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and storage.
- Ensure treatment rooms are disinfected after every patient.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a dental clinic is preferred but fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional appearance and good work ethics.
- Basic computer literacy.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to communicate in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin is an added advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance incentives.
- EPF, SOCSO, and EIS.
- Annual leave and medical leave.
- Uniform provided.
- Professional training and career development opportunities.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities to learn advanced dentistry, including implants, orthodontics, and aesthetic dentistry.
Working Hours
- 5–6 working days per week (according to clinic schedule).
Pay: RM2,000.00 - RM3,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Work Location: In person