Dental Assistant

Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is looking for competent Dental Assistant in Karachi Region.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures by providing necessary tools and materials.
• Prepare patients for treatment, ensuring they are comfortable and informed about the procedures.
• Take consent from the patients before any procedures.
• Sterilize and organize dental instruments to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Take and develop dental X-rays as needed.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including treatment plans and progress notes.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments, manage patient flow, and handle
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, postoperative care, and general dental health.
• Mix dental materials, such as impression and restorative materials.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and health regulations.
• Manage inventory and order dental supplies and materials.

Job Skills & Competency:

• Certification from an accredited dental assistant program
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Proficiency in assisting with dental procedures, including fillings, crowns, extractions, and cleanings.
• Ability to take and develop dental X-rays safely and accurately.

Due to urgency, this vacancy may be filled before the due date. Don’t wait for the deadline as the applications will be scrutinized/reviewed on rolling basis.

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 is expected to take part in making this a reality. The Dental Assistant accompanied with 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.