Job Description: Chairside Dental Assistant

Position Title: Chairside Dental Assistant

Department: Clinical Operations

Location: Kumar Dental Clinic, No. 1553, 2nd Cross, Vidya Nagar, Mandya – 571 401

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting To: Clinic Manager / Lead Dentist

Position Summary

Kumar Dental Clinic is seeking a dedicated, meticulous, and professional Chairside Dental Assistant to join our clinical team. The Chairside Assistant plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth patient flow, maintaining stringent infection control standards, assisting dentists during specialized and general dental procedures across our three operatories, and enhancing the overall patient experience.

Key Responsibilities1. Chairside Clinical Assistance

- Four-Handed Dentistry: Efficiently assist the Medical Director, General Dentists, and Visiting Consultants (including Orthodontic and Surgical specialists) during restorative, endodontic, periodontic, prosthodontic, orthodontic, and surgical procedures.
- Instrument Transfer & Moisture Control: Pass instruments, aspirate (suction), retract soft tissue, and keep the operative field clean and dry during clinical procedures.
- Material Preparation: Mix and handle dental materials (e.g., cements, impression materials, restorative compounds, temporary filling materials) according to exact manufacturer instructions and clinician specifications.
- Patient Comfort: Position patients comfortably in the dental chair, explain basic non-clinical procedure steps to ease anxiety, and provide post-operative care instructions as directed by the dentist.

2. Sterilization & Infection Control (NABH Standards)





- Decontamination & Sterilization: Wash, clean, package, autoclave, and track dental instruments following strict protocol and infection control guidelines.
- Operatory Breakdown & Setup: Disinfect operatory surfaces, dental chairs, light handles, and suction lines between patient visits; prepare clean trays and barrier films for upcoming cases.
- Waste Management: Segregate clinical waste, sharps, and hazardous materials strictly adhering to biomedical waste management guidelines.
- Water Line & Suction Maintenance: Perform daily flushing of dental unit waterlines and routine cleaning/maintenance of suction traps and spittoons.

3. Inventory & Operatory Readiness

- Stock Monitoring: Monitor operatory inventory, track material expiry dates, and report low-stock consumables (e.g., burs, cartridges, impression trays, PPE) to the inventory/administrative lead.
- Equipment Care: Ensure all operatory equipment (handpieces, curing lights, ultrasonic scalers, motorized chairs) are cleaned, oiled, calibrated, and maintained in prime working condition daily.
- Emergency Kit Preparedness: Check emergency drug kits and oxygen delivery systems daily for readiness.

4. Patient Care & Administrative Support

- Patient Onboarding: Escort patients to operatories, verify patient identity,



and ensure accurate update of clinical charts/EHR prior to treatment.
- Radiography Assistance: Assist with positioning and taking intraoral radiography (X-rays/RVG) under dentist supervision.
- Biometric & Shift Adherence: Comply with clinic punctuality policies, including daily biometric clock-ins and completion of end-of-day operatory hand-over checklists.

Qualifications & Key CompetenciesRequired Qualifications & Experience

- Experience: 1–3 years of hands-on experience as a dental assistant in a multi-doctor clinic setting preferred. (Motivated freshers with strong clinical aptitude are encouraged to apply.)
- Languages: Proficiency in Kannada (essential for patient communication) and basic working knowledge of English/Hindi.

Technical Skills & Attributes

- Robust knowledge of dental instruments, terminology, and material mixing techniques.
- Demonstrated understanding of cross-contamination prevention, autoclave cycles, and sterilization monitoring.
- High manual dexterity, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and professional demeanor.

Work Conditions & Guidelines

- Working Hours: Full-time clinic schedule, including alternating weekend shifts as per clinic roster.
- Uniform & Safety: Adherence to clinic dress code, including mandatory use of personal protective equipment (gloves, masks, face shields, safety goggles) at all times in clinical zones.

Pay: ₹8,600.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 DENTAL CHAIR SIDE ASSISTANT (Mandya)
🏢 KUMAR DENTAL CLINIC
📍 Mandya