Job Summary
Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is looking for a Dental Assistant for its Karachi Region
Role and Responsibilities:
Clinical Support:
- Set up the dental operatory before and after each patient.
- Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures including restorations, extractions, endodontics, and surgical procedures.
- Prepare patients for treatment and ensure they are comfortable and informed throughout their visit.
- Participate in screening camps.
Patient Care & Communication:
- Maintain a welcoming and supportive environment for patients.
- Provide pre- and post-operative instructions to patients as directed by the dentist.
- Ensure accurate documentation of procedures, patient records, and consent forms.
- Follow up with patients regarding post-procedure care when required.
Administrative & Operational Support:
- Manage dental inventory including submitting quarterly item request, tracking, and restocking of supplies and materials.
- Maintain dental equipment and report any malfunction to the supervisor/biomedical department.
- Schedule patient appointments and manage the patient flow within the clinic.
- Timely submission of dental floor stock on monthly basis.
- HMIS data management of consultation and procedures and billing.
Infection Prevention & Control:
- Strictly adhere to all sterilization and infection control protocols.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within the dental operatory and sterilization area.
- Participate in infection control training and quality improvement initiatives.
- Sterilize the dental operatory before and after each patient.
Required Skills
Qualification & Competencies:
- Diploma/Certificate in Dental Assisting or relevant health sciences background.
- Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred
- Efficient Computer Skills.
- Strong communication, time management, team collaboration skills.
- Willingness to travel (if needed for camps or outreach), ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting, and maintain patient confidentiality.
AKHS is committed to reducing our impact on climate and the environment and have set ourselves the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff are expected to take part in making this a reality. The Dental Assistant accompanied by his/her Line Manager is expected to identify and understand which aspects of his/her work have most impact on the environment, and define tasks, work, and personal goals within his/her work plan to reduce these impacts and bring AKHS closer to net zero.