About the Role

Almoosa Health Group is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves providing direct patient care, administrative support, and assisting physicians with various procedures. The role is crucial in ensuring a high standard of service and maintaining patient dignity for all patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, screen, interview, and register patients.
• Take and record vital signs, and screen for fall and pain risks.
• Perform patient and family education.
• Assist physicians with routine medical procedures, as appropriate to training and competency.
• Ensure patient privacy and dignity at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and serviceability of unit facilities and equipment, arranging for maintenance and repair as needed.
• Schedule follow-up appointments for patients as instructed by the clinic physician.
• Assist and transport patients for admission.
• Check functionality and availability of instruments and equipment in each clinic, reporting any defective items to the Charge/Dental supervisor.
• Order and maintain inventories of supplies required to support day-to-day unit clinical and administrative operations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other members of the healthcare team.
• Adhere to hospital policies and understand the proper chain of command at all times.
• Participate in Dental Assistants activities and continuous education programs if advised.
• Comply with infection control standards.
• Assist with interpreting for non-Arabic speaking physicians when necessary, if fluent in Arabic.
• Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of knowledge, skills, and duties.
• Prepare monthly census as requested.
• Participate in accreditation activities and attend unit meetings.
• Provide personalized coordinated care, support, and treatment for patients and families.
• Treat people with dignity, compassion, and respect.
• Involve patients in decisions and help them take actions to support themselves.

Qualifications and Experience

• Undergraduate of a nursing program.
• Completion of in-house training and demonstrated competency.
• One year of clinical experience is required.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work independently within a hospital environment.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; Arabic proficiency is preferred.
• Proficiency in using computers and related software applications.
• Strong motivational and team working skills.
• BCLS licensed.
• Knowledge of patient registration and documentation processes.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Understanding of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic patient assessment and referrals.

Candidate Profile

• Ability to communicate effectively and gain the trust of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated empathy, sensitivity, and emotional flexibility to support patients and families under potentially difficult circumstances.
• Flexibility to manage a variety of patients simultaneously.
• Commitment to proper, effective, and compassionate communication.