Dental Assistant

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