Dental Assistant/receptionist

**Position: Consultant Dental Assistant/Receptionist (Implantologist)**
**Base** **Location**: Bangalore

**Job Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the Dentist or Dental Hygienist.
- Serves as chair-side assistant to Dentist or Dental Hygienist.
- Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the Dentist’s or Dental Hygienist’s directions.
- Insures and performs the sterility and disinfection of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directives and protocols.
- Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directives, center policy.
- Receives and prepares patients for treatment, including seating, positioning chairs, and placing napkins/bibs
- Transfers dental instruments
- Mixes dental materials
- Takes and records vital signs
- Cleans and polishes removable appliances and prostheses
- Maintains field of operation during dental procedures through the use of retraction, suction, irrigation, drying, placing and removing cotton rolls, etc.
- Interprets for patient appointments as needed
- Calls in prescription medication as directed by Dentist.
- Enters dental supply orders into the requisition system for management review.
- Efficiently works with all members of Dental Department team to ensure efficient patient flow according to the schedule demands.
- Act as “traffic control” of patients to ensure proper flow in the clinic.
- Follows maintenance schedule for the filters, autoclave, compressor, autoclave monitoring system, etc on a weekly basis and schedules coverage accordingly in a timely manner.
- Identifies, reports, and follows up as necessary on any maintenance issues in the office including dental equipment and hand pieces.
- Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
- Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
- Assists Dental Director(s) and coworkers when called upon. Cross-training to assist in other areas of the clinic will also be necessary.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental clinic.
- Comprehensive understanding of surgical procedures and dental instruments.
- Prior experience assisting with implant surgeries is an added advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Valid certification as a Dental Assistant is preferred.

**Benefits**:

- Travel allowance as per the company policy.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Friendly and collaborative work environment.

Pay: ₹180,000.00 - ₹192,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Dental assisting: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person