Are you a friendly, organised, and compassionate professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the dental field? Our client is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team! 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.

Location: Cape Town

Start Date: December 1, 2024

Job Responsibilities:

• Meet and greet patients in a warm and friendly manner
• Assisting with dental procedures and preparing the patient file in respect of information e.g.,
• 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.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Dental Assisting Diploma – advantageous but not required
• Must be registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Dental Assistant
• At least 2-3 years' experience in a similar dental assistant position
• Any medical patient software system is beneficial

Skills And Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professional communication skills
• Compassionate, reliable and a passion for people
• Attention to detail
• Organized
• Computer literacy
• Ability to multitask
• Well-presented and professional
• Team player

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8H00 – 17H00

Salary and benefits:

• R15,000 – R17,000 per month - depending on experience
• 20 working days of leave
• Performance-based bonus in December

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter, highlighting their experience related to the job functions and skills listed above to recruitment1@medicalresources.co.za with REF Dental.

Only candidates who meet all the minimum requirements stipulated in the advert, will be considered. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.