Dental Auxiliary Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Healthcare Assistants
- Minor : Dental Assistants
Summary
In dental treatments, handles instrument preparation and sterilization, clinic environment setup, patient care, etc., assisting dentists and dental hygienists.
Description
Dental auxiliary workers, under the instructions of dentists and dental hygienists, handle a wide range of tasks including treatment instrument preparation and cleanup, instrument sterilization and disinfection, clinic cleaning and environment setup, patient reception, guidance, and interview assistance, X-ray imaging assistance, electronic chart entry, and more. To ensure smooth treatment flow, accurate handling of instruments and sterilization procedures is required. They also handle patient greetings and appointment management, making communication skills and courteous responses important. Outside treatment hours, they may perform inventory management and supply ordering administrative tasks.
Future Outlook
With the progress of aging society increasing the importance of oral care, the demand for dental auxiliary workers is expected to remain stable. Additionally, with the普及 of preventive dentistry and advancement of dental treatments, the market value of personnel with specialized knowledge may increase.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cheerful Personality / Polite and Courteous / Team Player
Work Style
Clinic Work / Full-time or Part-time / Part-time Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Lead Dental Assistant → Dental Clinic Manager → Medical Clerk → Dental Hygienist (Advance to vocational school, etc.)
Required Skills
Clinic Environment Setup / Electronic Chart Entry / Instrument Sterilization and Disinfection / Patient Guidance / Treatment Preparation and Cleanup / X-ray Imaging Assistance
Recommended Skills
Basic Medical Terminology / Communication Skills / Infection Control Knowledge / PC Operation (Electronic Charts) / X-ray Imaging
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Small mistakes in instrument sterilization or preparation can affect treatment. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required for patient interaction and team collaboration. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to prolonged standing work and detailed handwork. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To cooperate with dentists and hygienists to conduct treatments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows standardized procedures, so creativity is not particularly needed. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical tasks such as accounting and inventory management are limited. |
Aliases
- Dental Assistant
Related Jobs
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Technician
- Dentist
- Medical Clerk