Our client in Somerset Wet, is looking for qualified and experienced Dental Assistant to provide quality dental services. As a vital part of their practice, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care, supporting our dental professionals, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience.
You will be responsible for the following:
Meet and greet patients in a warm and friendly manner
Assisting with dental procedures and preparing the patient file in respect of information
Diary management
Patient account management / invoicing
Preparing patients for dental work.
Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures
Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary
Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary
Providing great patient care
Recording treatment information in patient records
Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment
Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs
Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist
Caring for dental equipment
Education:
Matric
Dental Assisting Diploma will be adv
Must be registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Dental Assistant
Any medical patient software system is beneficial
Minimum 2 -3 years' experience as a Dental Assistant
Skills:
Professional, Reliable, Initiative, Customer Service Orientation
Knowledge of Dental Terminology, Procedures and Diagnosis
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication abilities
Attain and maintain a high level of clinical dentistry expertise, with a focus on areas that add value in a dental clinic setting, such as paediatric dentistry, emergency dental treatment, extractions, and dental care prevention
This position is available immediately!
Please apply with your most recent resume & supporting documents.
Also note should you not receive a response from us within 7 working days; kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We wish you all the best!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: R11 000,00 - R12 000,00 per month