Dental Surgery Assistant

About the role

Riphah Healthcare Services (RHS) is hiring a full-time, on-site Dental Surgery Assistant for its Islamic International Dental Hospital or another RHS facility offering dental services in Islamabad. The role supports dentists and dental surgeons during procedures, from room preparation to chairside assistance, and works closely with the dental and nursing teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, arrange instruments and assist chairside during surgical and non-surgical treatments
• Welcome and prepare patients, ensure their comfort and maintain accurate patient records
• Clean, sterilize and organize instruments and equipment, manage supplies and maintain infection control and safety standards
• Follow clinical instructions before, during and after procedures

Required profile

• Diploma or formal certification in Dental Assisting, Dental Technology or a related dental field from a recognized institution
• Prior experience in a dental clinic or hospital, especially in surgical or operative dentistry, is highly beneficial
• Ability to follow detailed clinical instructions, work in a team and keep a calm, professional manner with patients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer literacy for record-keeping, and commitment to patient safety and confidentiality

Required skills

• Dental assisting: chairside support, patient preparation and assistance during dental surgery
• Solid knowledge of dentistry and dental care, including common procedures, materials and clinical workflows
• Oral care: patient education on oral hygiene, post-operative instructions and follow-up care
• Sterilization and infection control, including safe instrument handling and equipment maintenance