مساعد طبي - طب الأسنان

Company

Thumbay Dental Hospital

About the role

Patient Care
• Responsible for the Pediatric treatment management of the patients under his/her care for both elective and emergency services within the scope of the center.
• Consult with young patients and their parents or guardians, to learn about symptoms and medical histories
• Examine the patient and conduct diagnostic tests to discern the cause and nature of the illness, disease, disorder, or injury.
• Analyze the results of examinations and tests to determine possible treatment methods, then explain the options to patients and their parents
• Carry out medical-care programs individually created for patients, altering the drugs and other aspects of the treatment as warranted
• Perform medical procedures, and provide minor medical services like checkups and vaccinations
• Supervise and coordinate other medical staff, including nurses, medical assistants, and specialists.
• Perform clinical responsibilities, as per the privileges assigned based on the respective credentials.
• Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice - including history taking, clinical examination, investigation, treatment and referral as and when appropriate
• Maintain Confidentiality of patient information at all the time.
• Regularly review results of all investigations and modify treatment as required
• Ensure patient safety and guidelines are followed at all time. Maintain impartiality of patients being treated with professional ethics
Patient identification
• Ensure correct patient identification before any treatment or procedure as per the International Patient Safety Goals.
Patient education
• Promoting health education on wellness, disease prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
• Communicate the patient’s status to the patient, the family/legal guardian and the other members of the health care team as appropriate.
Medical Record Documentation
• To complete documentation pertaining to out-patient data.
• All case records to be clearly written and completed on time.
• Only standard approved abbreviations to be used in medical records based on hospital policy.
Medication Prescription
• All prescription need to be issued online as per SHA guidelines.
• Strict adherence to the Medication management and usage policy
Adverse events
• Reporting adverse events or near miss cases to the Quality Assurance through incident reporting system.
Informed Consent
• To take written Informed consent for the procedures before performing the procedures if any. Patients and their family members to be informed and explained about procedures in the language that they understand.
Patient referral
• To be available to assess referrals from other clinics or centers when required.
• Be responsible for the referral of any patients under their care to higher centers for specialist treatment when appropriate.
Quality improvement
• Participate in quality improvement and other patient care programs established as per the Centre requirements.
• Provide necessary data and support for the quality improvement initiative.
• Ensure compliance to the quality standards adopted by the Centre.
• Maintain a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care
Participation in CME and Scholarly activities
• Participate in CME & Scholarly activities to enhance professional competency and to earn required CME hours to meet the License renewal requirements.
• Keep updated with medical developments, new drugs, treatments and medications and maintaining a portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
• To attend Centre committee meetings as scheduled.
• Undertake managerial responsibilities such as planning the workload and staffing of the department as and when assigned by the HOD.
• Provide necessary support for the clinical research and health professional education programs as per the applicable laws without compromising on the patient safety and rights.
• Takes an active role in clinical governance activities including clinical audit, incident reporting, review of complaints, risk management etc.
• Participates in the training and education of the GMU students/ Interns.
General Responsibility
• Responsible for compliance to all regulatory, statutory and accreditation bodies
• Carry out his/her duties with full regard to the organizational policies and procedures.
• Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Centres Health and Safety arrangements and report any accidents/incidents, defects with work equipment or inadequate safety arrangements.
• Accept individual responsibility for ensuring a suitable, clean, uncluttered and safe environment for members of the public, staff, patients/clients and their relatives.
• To undertake activities like audit and engage in appraisal.

What we're looking for

• Excellent judgment and decision making, critical thinking, problem solving, service minded, time management and coordination • High level multi professional Team working Skills • Excellent written & verbal Communication Skills • Emotional Intelligence

Skills required

• Patient Care

Qualification

Any

Experience

2-4

Languages

• English