:The Dental Assistant\'s primary job function is to support the dental provider in the delivery of dental care to the patients of CosmeSurge Sharjah (CS).Commitment to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) /Environment Safety and Health, incident reporting and risk management as required and observed.Responsibilities:

• Prepares clinic for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist\'s access; suctioning; passing instruments
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient\'s mouth
• 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 safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
• Reports and assists with the investigation of all incidents within the workplace, including minor injuries, near hit and property damage
• To know, follow and maintain patients\' rights and patient\'s care plan goals and approaches
• Promotes a positive and professional image at all times whilst working to meet the needs of the patients/guests
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer\'s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports
• Effectively and consistently communicates to administrative personnel and encourage interactive departmental meetings and discussions
• Communicates the mission ethics and goals as well as the focus statement of the department
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by the Head of Department within the scope of his/her job

Qualifications:BDS / DDS / BSc in NursingNot less than 02 years of experience as Dental Assistant

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