Dental Assistant

Clinical and Chair side Assistance • Competent to assist in all dental procedures in the clinic or operating room, under general anesthesia, applying techniques of four-handed dentistry, standard nursing practice guidelines and infection control protocols. • Must be knowledgeable and competent to perform intra-oral radiographs and may take Panoramic X-ray after certified training. Should be compliant to the Policy of the unit: Take X-ray only after the patient has been assessed by the Dentist and procedure order has been inserted in the dental health record. • Must be knowledgeable and competent to take impressions, pour models, disinfect, process lab forms and payments, and follow up lab cases. • Manage clinic workflow and complete patient cycle, including reviewing appointments, insurance approvals, assisting in treatments, discharging, and scheduling future appointments. • Competent in identifying and preparing dental instruments for procedures. • Return used instruments to C.S.S.D. for sterilization in the absence of a porter. • Perform the role of Extra Nurse or Floating Nurse as per need. • Escort patients to reception after treatment for billing and follow-up. • Review admission requests, OR bookings, and consents for patients undergoing surgery/GA. Patient Care and Safety • Apply nursing ethics when assisting in clinic and dealing with colleagues, patients, and families. • Respect patients' rights and prioritize safety and privacy. • Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect, and dignity. • Record patient vital signs. • Perform initial patient assessments. • Conduct initial fall risk assessments. • Obtain informed consents, assist in explanation, and witness patient signatures. • Provide patient and family education using Dental Assistant VIDA system if needed. • Administrative and Documentation Responsibilities • Check 72- and 24-hour appointment confirmations in Dental Smart and submit comments to the operations manager if needed. • Complete all dental nursing documentation using Dental Assistant VIDA: • Nursing records and Dental Health Record • Time-out procedure (before and after procedures) • Teeth charting (verification with dentist) • Insert treatment plans and admission requests into VIDA with dentist's verification • Match Procedure Order Test with Daily Operative Report • Verify dental referrals before patient discharge • Document start and end times of patient appointments • Complete daily operative reports. • Report assigned surgeons outside working hours (OMFS Assistants). Clinic Preparation and Maintenance • Arrive 15 minutes early to review the daily appointment list and prepare instruments for scheduled treatments. • Prepare dental units, counters, cabinets, machines, and instruments before patient care. • Re-check the daily appointment list and set up treatment rooms. • Assess dental materials and request supplies as needed. • Check equipment cleanliness and functionality; submit job requests if needed. • Check dental material expiry and report/dispose accordingly; complete material checklist daily. • Maintain dental and IT equipment in assigned clinic. • Oversee inventory control, prevent overstocking, ensure expiry compliance, and organize materials per labels. Quality, Compliance, and Accreditation • Participate in department Quality Improvement processes in coordination with Head Nurse. • Participate in person-centered care initiatives by AJAJI. • Follow and implement departmental policies and procedures. • Comply with JCIA/CBAHI standards to support and achieve accreditation. • Perform additional tasks and duties within scope of knowledge and skills. • Bachelor Degree in Dentistry, Nursing, Dental Assisting or Diploma in Dental Assisting. • Fresh graduate from Ajaji Dental Academy or 1 year experience outside Ajaji. • Valid Saudi commission for health specialties registration. • Valid Basic Life Support certificate. (BLS ACLS-PALS).