Job Description – Dental AssistantPosition Title

Dental Assistant

Department

Dental Services

Reports To

Operations Manager

Job Summary

The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting dentists during clinical procedures, ensuring efficient patient care, maintaining infection control standards, preparing instruments and treatment rooms, managing patient records, and supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the dental department.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Assistance

- Assist dentists during all dental procedures, including restorative, surgical, prosthodontic, orthodontic, periodontal, endodontic, and pediatric treatments.
- Prepare treatment rooms before each patient appointment.
- Arrange, sterilize, and organize dental instruments and materials.
- Prepare dental materials as instructed by the dentist.
- Assist in taking dental radiographs (where permitted and trained).
- Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after treatment.
- Provide post-treatment instructions as directed by the dentist.

Infection Control

- Follow all infection prevention and sterilization protocols.
- Clean and disinfect treatment rooms after every patient.
- Operate and maintain autoclaves and sterilization equipment.
- Ensure proper disposal of biomedical waste according to hospital regulations.
- Maintain adequate stock of sterilized instruments.

Patient Care

- Welcome and prepare patients for treatment.
- Verify patient details and medical history before procedures.
- Assist patients with appointments and follow-up instructions.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Inventory & Equipment Management

- Monitor dental materials and consumables.
- Report shortages of instruments and materials to the concerned authority.




- Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of dental equipment.
- Coordinate with vendors or biomedical teams when equipment servicing is required.

Documentation

- Maintain accurate treatment records and documentation.
- Update patient information in the Hospital Management System (HMS)/Dental software.
- Maintain sterilization and equipment maintenance logs.
- Assist in preparing reports as required.

Administrative Support

- Coordinate patient appointments with the reception team.
- Support dentists in organizing daily schedules.
- Assist during dental camps, awareness programs, and outreach activities.
- Perform other departmental duties assigned by the reporting authority.

Required Qualifications

- Diploma or Certificate in Dental Assisting or Dental Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Valid registration/certification where applicable.
- Basic knowledge of dental instruments and procedures.
- Knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Hospital Management Systems.

Skills & Competencies

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
- Professional appearance and ethical conduct.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Performance Expectations

The Dental Assistant will be evaluated based on:

- Quality of clinical assistance.
- Compliance with infection control standards.
- Patient satisfaction.
- Accuracy of documentation.
- Teamwork and qualified behavior.
- Punctuality and attendance.
- Maintenance of instruments and equipment.
- Adherence to hospital policies and procedures.

Pay: From ₹4,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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