Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is looking for a Dental Assistant for its Karachi Region

Key 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.

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.