About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Purpose</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Provide support to dental professionals and ensure smooth operations within a dental practice. Assist with various patient care and administrative tasks, contributing to the delivery of high-quality dental care and exceptional patient experiences. </span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Context & Major Challenge(s) </H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">The role requires to (1) handle sensitive administrative issues associated with health care needs and possibly disputes; (2) actively participate in all for the health promotion programs (3) participate in regular internal, government and other external audits.</span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Job Accountabilities - I</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:8.0px;margin-top:8.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for dental procedures. Assist the dentist during procedures by passing instruments, providing suction, and ensuring patient comfort.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Prepare patients for dental examinations, treatments, and procedures. Ensure patients' comfort and address their concerns or questions. Maintain a compassionate and professional demeanour while attending to patients' needs.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Adhere to strict infection control protocols, including proper handling and sterilization of instruments, equipment, and surfaces. Maintain a clean and organized dental operatory and sterilization area.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Assist in dental radiograph (X-rays) as directed by the dentist, following radiation safety guidelines.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Accurate and efficient gathering of patient information, treatment details, and medical histories in the dental practice management software. Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Job Accountabilities - II</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Assist with inventory management by monitoring and restocking dental supplies, materials, and equipment. Prepare and maintain dental materials, instruments, and trays for use during procedures.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Assist in scheduling patient appointments and coordinating with patients for follow-up visits. Provide administrative support, such as handling patient inquiries, and maintaining patient records.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques, post-operative care, and preventive measures. Provide oral health instructions and recommendations as directed by the dentist.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Collaborate effectively with the dental team, including dentists, senior dental assistant, nurses, and administrative staff, to ensure efficient workflow and excellent patient care.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Maintain all logbooks related to dental procedures/inventory. Prepare data to generate reports, charts, and presentation. Assist in identifying information processing problems and escalate it to the senior dental assistant. </span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Qualifications</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:1.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">HND or diploma in dentistry, medical, nursing or diploma in dental assistance.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif"><span>Valid primary license from the country of origin & should be eligible for license from Licensing authority in the State of Qatar to practice the profession.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif"><span style="color:#202124">Basic Life Support and </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">CPR certification.</span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Knowledge and/or Experience</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">5 years of relevant experience.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Experienced in dental radiography (X-rays) following radiation safety guidelines.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Proficiency in dental software systems and electronic health records.</span></span></li> </ul> </div></div></div>