Job Summary:
The Dental Surgery Assistant (DSA) plays a vital role in supporting the dentist during clinical procedures, ensuring high standards of infection control, patient care, and smooth clinical operations. This role requires excellent teamwork, attention to detail, and a caring attitude toward patients.
Key Responsibilities:
Chairside Assistance
- Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures, including scaling, fillings, extractions, root canals, and surgeries.
- Prepare instruments, materials, and medications before procedures.
- Provide suctioning, retraction, and instrument handling during treatments.
- Ensure patient comfort and safety before, during, and after procedures.
Sterilization & Infection Control
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments following MOH infection control guidelines.
- Maintain aseptic clinical areas, including dental chair, treatment rooms, and tray setups.
- Adhere strictly to proper hand hygiene and PPE protocols.
Patient Management
- Welcome and prepare patients for treatment.
- Provide pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by the dentist.
- Offer reassurance and emotional support to anxious patients.
Administrative Support
- Record treatment notes accurately in the dental software system.
- Manage inventory and stock levels for dental materials and instruments.
- Schedule appointments, follow-ups, and recalls when required.
- Assist in billing and preparing treatment plans (if trained).
Clinic Maintenance
- Ensure cleanliness and readiness of treatment rooms and common areas.
- Assist with laundry, waste disposal, and general upkeep of the clinic environment.
Requirements:
- Minimum Qualification: SPM or equivalent
- Preferred: Certificate in Dental Surgery Assisting (DSA) or relevant experience in a dental clinic
- Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and basic English
- Friendly, polite, and professional demeanor
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Willing to work weekends and in shift rotation
- Punctual and responsible
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: RM1,700.00 - RM2,720.94 per month
Benefits:
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Work Location: In person
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