JOB DESCRIPTION
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.