Dental Assistant

Job details Job Title: Dental Assistant Division: Medical Reporting to (Title): Dentist / Community Oral Health Officer Department: Dental Location: M.P. Shah Hospital Job Purpose To assist the Dentist in performing treatment for patients in restorative dentistry or oral surgery. Responsibilities and Accountabilities 1. Dental Administration – Assist the dentist in the administration of treatment at the dental chairside as required by the dentist. 2. Infection Control – Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures. 3. Documentation – Document dental care services by maintaining patients’ records. 4. Materials – Provide materials by selecting, mixing and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth. 5. Emergencies – Help the dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply. 6. Patient Instruction – Provide postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist, together with dental hygiene, oral health care and plaque control programmes for patients. 7. Laboratory Records – Document lab procedures, ensure follow up on results, and record treatment information in patient records. Key Performance Indicators · Number of procedures (outpatients) done · Patient turnaround time · Revisit rate of patients · Compliance with standard operating procedures and protocols Minimum Qualifications, Regulatory & Legal Requirements · Diploma in Community Oral Health · A minimum of 0 – 2 years’ experience in a dental clinic · Continuous Professional Development (CPD) required Competencies and Attributes · Communication skills · Service orientation · Problem solving · Critical thinking skills · Excellent decision making · Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment · Attention to detail Work Environment Job Hazards: The jobholder is exposed to potential contamination from infectious specimens and toxic reagents and fumes. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to forward their applications through the hospital recruitment portal on or before 30th September 2026 . Kindly ensure a complete application by capturing your education background and work experience on your profile. We encourage early submission of applications.