{"id":99735,"date":"2026-07-03T11:48:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/dental-assistant-medical\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T11:48:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:48:55","slug":"dental-assistant-medical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/dental-assistant-medical\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Assistant, Medical"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Dental Assistant, Medical\", \"description\": \"Job Role\\nThe Dental Assistant provides chairside support to dentists and ensures smooth clinical operations within the dental practice. The role involves assisting during dental procedures, preparing treatment areas, sterilizing instruments, managing patient records, and supporting patient care and education. The Dental Assistant plays a vital role in enhancing patient comfort, maintaining infection control standards, and ensuring efficient clinic workflow.\\nSTRATEGIC PURPOSE OF THE ROLE\\nThe Dental Assistant will support the clinic to:\\nDeliver safe and efficient dental care services.\\nEnhance patient comfort and satisfaction during treatment.\\nMaintain high standards of infection prevention and control.\\nEnsure accurate documentation and patient record management.\\nSupport dentists and hygienists in clinical and administrative tasks.\\nImprove operational efficiency and clinic organization.\\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\\nClinical Support\\nPrepare treatment rooms and ensure readiness for procedures.\\nAssist dentists during examinations and treatments.\\nHand instruments and materials to dentists during procedures.\\nTake and develop dental radiographs X-rays.\\nProvide chairside assistance and patient reassurance.\\nSterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.\\nPatient Care & Education\\nWelcome patients and prepare them for treatment.\\nProvide instructions on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.\\nSupport patient comfort and reduce anxiety during procedures.\\nAdministrative Support\\nSchedule patient appointments and manage clinic calendar.\\nMaintain accurate patient records and treatment notes.\\nHandle billing, payments, and insurance documentation if applicable.\\nManage inventory of dental supplies and materials.\\nInfection Control & Safety\\nAdhere to strict infection prevention protocols.\\nEnsure compliance with health and safety standards.\\nMaintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas.\\nQUALIFICATIONS\\nDiploma or Certificate in Dental Assisting or related field.\\nRegistered\/licensed with the relevant regulatory body in Kenya where applicable.\\nMinimum of 1\u20132 years\u2019 experience in a dental clinic or healthcare setting.\\nKnowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and materials.\\nBasic Life Support BLS certification is an added advantage.\\nCOMPETENCIES\\nChairside assistance and clinical support\\nDental radiography and imaging\\nInstrument sterilization and infection control\\nAppointment scheduling and clinic administration\\nInventory management\\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills\\nPatient-centric mindset\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-03\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Accurex Leadership and Management Consultants Ltd\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-17T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Accurex Leadership and Management Consultants Ltd<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-17<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Role<br \/>The Dental Assistant provides chairside support to dentists and ensures smooth clinical operations within the dental practice. The role involves assisting during dental procedures, preparing treatment areas, sterilizing instruments, managing patient records, and supporting patient care and education. The Dental Assistant plays a vital role in enhancing patient comfort, maintaining infection control standards, and ensuring efficient clinic workflow.<br \/>STRATEGIC PURPOSE OF THE ROLE<br \/>The Dental Assistant will support the clinic to:<br \/>Deliver safe and efficient dental care services.<br \/>Enhance patient comfort and satisfaction during treatment.<br \/>Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.<br \/>Ensure accurate documentation and patient record management.<br \/>Support dentists and hygienists in clinical and administrative tasks.<br \/>Improve operational efficiency and clinic organization.<br \/>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<br \/>Clinical Support<br \/>Prepare treatment rooms and ensure readiness for procedures.<br \/>Assist dentists during examinations and treatments.<br \/>Hand instruments and materials to dentists during procedures.<br \/>Take and develop dental radiographs X-rays.<br \/>Provide chairside assistance and patient reassurance.<br \/>Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.<br \/>Patient Care &#038; Education<br \/>Welcome patients and prepare them for treatment.<br \/>Provide instructions on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.<br \/>Support patient comfort and reduce anxiety during procedures.<br \/>Administrative Support<br \/>Schedule patient appointments and manage clinic calendar.<br \/>Maintain accurate patient records and treatment notes.<br \/>Handle billing, payments, and insurance documentation if applicable.<br \/>Manage inventory of dental supplies and materials.<br \/>Infection Control &#038; Safety<br \/>Adhere to strict infection prevention protocols.<br \/>Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.<br \/>Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas.<br \/>QUALIFICATIONS<br \/>Diploma or Certificate in Dental Assisting or related field.<br \/>Registered\/licensed with the relevant regulatory body in Kenya where applicable.<br \/>Minimum of 1\u20132 years\u2019 experience in a dental clinic or healthcare setting.<br \/>Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and materials.<br \/>Basic Life Support BLS certification is an added advantage.<br \/>COMPETENCIES<br \/>Chairside assistance and clinical support<br \/>Dental radiography and imaging<br \/>Instrument sterilization and infection control<br \/>Appointment scheduling and clinic administration<br \/>Inventory management<br \/>Strong communication and interpersonal skills<br \/>Patient-centric mindset<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Accurex Leadership and Management Consultants Ltd on accurex.pipohris.io to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1268859\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-17 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Accurex Leadership and Management Consultants Ltd Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-17 Job Description Job RoleThe Dental Assistant provides chairside support to dentists and ensures smooth clinical operations within the dental practice. 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