Dental Assistant Jobs Opening in Dental Elements Clinic at Bangalore

Dental Assistant
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
1. Patient Handling & Support
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Greet and receive patients in a courteous and welcoming manner.
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Assist patients with filling out medical history and consent forms.
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Prepare patients for treatment by guiding them to the chair, helping them get settled, and explaining procedures when needed.
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Calm anxious patients and ensure they are comfortable before and during procedures.
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Escort patients out after treatment and guide them regarding post-procedure instructions.
2. Chair-Side Dental Assistance
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Assist the dentist during dental procedures by handing instruments, suctioning, mixing materials, and retracting soft tissues.
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Anticipate the dentist’s needs during procedures to ensure a smooth workflow.
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Ensure proper lighting and positioning for the dentist and patient.
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Take and develop dental X-rays (if certified/authorized).
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Maintain infection control protocols during all procedures.
3. Dental Chair Setup & Room Preparation
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Prepare dental chairs and treatment rooms before each patient visit.
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Ensure the dental unit, chair, trays, and instruments are properly arranged and disinfected.
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Restock dental trays with sterilized instruments and disposable items before each procedure.
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Reset the operatory between patients by disposing of used items and sanitizing surfaces.
4. Instrument Cleaning & Sterilization
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Clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment using autoclaves and chemical disinfectants.
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Label and store sterilized instruments in a hygienic manner.
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Maintain and update sterilization logs as per regulatory or clinic requirements.
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Ensure proper disposal of bio-medical waste and sharps in compliance with health and safety protocols.
5. Billing and Front Desk Support
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Assist with patient billing by preparing treatment charges, processing payments, and generating receipts.
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Manage basic appointment scheduling, follow-ups, and confirmations (in coordination with the front desk).
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Maintain patient records and update treatment history in the system or manually.
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Coordinate with insurance companies or TPA if applicable (in some clinics).
6. Stock & Inventory Management
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Monitor and manage the clinic’s inventory of dental supplies and consumables.
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Inform the dentist or clinic manager when stock is low and assist in placing orders.
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Receive and organize incoming supplies and ensure they are stored hygienically.
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Maintain stock usage records and expiry checks.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
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Minimum educational qualification: 10th pass or equivalent.
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Prior experience as a dental assistant or in a clinical setting is preferred.
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Basic understanding of dental instruments, procedures, and terminology.
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Ability to handle billing and basic computer entry (clinic software or MS Excel).
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Knowledge of sterilization techniques and infection control.
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Good communication skills in English and local language (Hindi, Kannada, etc.).
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Friendly, polite, and calm demeanor, especially when handling patients.
More information about this Dental Assistant Job
Please go through the below FAQs to get all answers related to the given Dental Assistant job
- What are the job requirements to apply for this Dental Assistant job position?
- Ans: A candidate must have a minimum of 0 to 1 year experience as an Dental Assistant
- What is the qualification for this job?
- Ans: The candidate can be a Graduate from any of the following: Diploma, 10th Pass (SSC)
- What is the hiring Process of this job?
- Ans: The hiring process all depends on the company. Normally for an entry level, hiring the candidate has to go for Aptitude, GD (If they look for communication),Technical test and face to face interviews.
- This Dental Assistant is a work from home job?
- Ans: No ,its not a Work from Home Job.
- How many job vacancies are opening for the Dental Assistant position?
- Ans: There are immediate 1 job openings for Dental Assistant in our Organisation.