Dental Assistant

smiles.ai; Pune District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

smiles.ai in Pune, India is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians with a range of procedures. You will prep operatory, manage instruments, and help ensure patient comfort and safety throughout visits. The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinic.

Proficiency with dental software and sterilization protocols is a plus. You will document patient information, assist with procedures, and help manage supplies and inventory to

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization techniques, and dental procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in dental software and patient management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and handle various dental instruments and ensure they are ready for use.
• Clean, sterilize, and arrange instruments; monitor sterilization processes and equipment.
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and updates accurately.
• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures and hand instruments as needed.
• Prepare operatory before each visit and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Manage dental supplies and inventory to ensure availability for procedures.

Skills

Dental instruments

Sterilization techniques

Dental procedures

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Fast-paced environment

Dental software

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Proficient in identifying and handling various dental instruments.


• Ensure all instruments are properly cleaned, sterilized, and arranged for use.


• Adhere to strict sterilization protocols to maintain a clean and safe environment.


• Monitor and record the sterilization process and equipment maintenance.


• Accurately document patient information, treatment plans, and updates.


• Provide compassionate care and support to patients before, during, and after


• procedures.

Assist in Dental Procedures:

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.


• Ensure patients are comfortable and prepared for their treatment.


• Hand instruments and materials to the dentist during procedures.


• Prepare the operatory before each patient visit by setting up the necessary instruments and materials.


• Ensure the operatory is clean and organized at all times.


• Manage dental supplies and inventory to ensure availability for procedures.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or in a similar role.


• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization techniques, and dental procedures.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent communication and patient care skills.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.


• Proficiency in dental software and patient management systems is a plus.