Dental surgery assistant

About the role

You will assist dentists chairside during treatments, maintain infection control, sterilise instruments, manage dental equipment, perform minor lab work, and handle receptionist duties such as appointment scheduling and patient enquiries.

Key responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during dental treatments and procedures to ensure smooth workflow and patient comfort.
• Maintain infection control protocols consistently to ensure a safe clinical environment.
• Sterilise dental instruments and clear trays promptly to prepare for procedures.
• Maintain and check dental equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning.
• Perform minor dental laboratory tasks to support treatment processes.
• Manage inventory by ensuring dental instruments and materials are well stocked in treatment rooms.
• Perform general housekeeping to maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the clinic.
• Handle receptionist duties including scheduling appointments and responding to patient enquiries via phone and counter.
• Use basic computer skills to support administrative tasks and patient record management.
• Coordinate effectively with team members to support clinic operations and patient care.

Required profile

• Ability to multitask efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills to manage clinical and administrative duties.