مساعد أسنانDental Assistant

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : ·         Receives, screens, interviews, and registers patients. ·         Takes and records vital signs, screens for fall and pain. ·          Performs Patient and Family education. ·          Assist the physician with routine medical procedures, as appropriate to training and/or competency. ·          Providing privacy and dignity all the time. ·          Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and service ability of unit facilities and equipment; arranges for maintenance and repair as needed. ·          Gives appointment to patient's for follow-up visit as instructed by the clinic physician and arrange in the appointment section. ·         Assist and transport patient for admission. ·         Checks the functionality and availability of instruments and equipments in each clinic and reports to Charge/Dental supervisor for any defective instruments or equipments. ·         Orders and maintains inventories of supplies, as required to support dayto-day unit clinical and administrative operations. ·          Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with other members of the health care team. ·         Adheres to the hospital policies and to know the proper chain of commands at all times. ·         Participates in Dental Assistants activities and continuous education program if advised to do so. ·         Complies with the standards of infection control. ·         If a fluent Arabic language speaker, assist with interpreting for Non-Arabic speaking physicians when necessary. ·          Perform other applicable task and duties assigned with the realm of his/her knowledge skills and duties. ·          Prepare monthly census as requested. ·          Participate in accreditation activities and attend unit meeting. ·          Provide personalized coordinated care, support and treatment for patients and families. ·          Treat people with dignity, compassion, and respect. ·          Involving patients in decisions and helping them take actions to support themselves. QUALIFICATIONS : ·         In-house training and competency ·         Undergraduate of nursing program PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE : ·         One year clinical experience. SPECIALIZED SKILLS : ·         Ability to work independently within the hospital. ·          Excellent English and preferably Arabic verbal and written communication skills. ·          Skill in use of computers and related software applications. ·          Strong motivational skills. ·          Team working skills. ·          BCLS licensed COMPETENCE : ·         Knowledge of patient registration and documentation. ·         Knowledge of medical terminology. ·         Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. ·         Ability to perform basic patient assessment and referrals. REQUIRED ATTITUDE TO PERFORM THE JOB : ·         The ability to communicate with and gain the trust of people from a range of backgrounds. ·         Empathy, sensitivity and emotional flexible to be able to help Patient/families under what may be difficult circumstances. ·         Flexibility to deal with a variety of patients at one time. ·         Proper, effective and compassionate communication.