diff --git a/src/utils/embedding_fields.py b/src/utils/embedding_fields.py
index ba3aaa79..990cb116 100644
--- a/src/utils/embedding_fields.py
+++ b/src/utils/embedding_fields.py
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ async def ensure_embedding_field_exists(
         index_name = INDEX_NAME
 
     field_name = get_embedding_field_name(model_name)
-    dimensions = get_embedding_dimensions(model_name)
+    dimensions = await get_embedding_dimensions(model_name)
 
     logger.info(
         "Ensuring embedding field exists",