Dental Assistant (Registered)
Edross Dental (PTY) Ltd · Tableview
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We are seeking a vibrant, organized, and professional HPCSA-registered Dental Assistant to join our growing team at our Table View practice. If you are a people person who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and prides yourself on exceptional patient care and clinical support, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Chairside Assisting: Provide seamless, four-handed chairside assistance to the dentist during a wide range of clinical procedures.
Infection Control & Sterilization: Maintain strict clinical hygiene, process and sterilize instruments according to protocol, and manage daily operatory setup and breakdown.
Patient Care: Prepare patients for treatment, reassure anxious patients, and ensure a comfortable, high-standard patient experience from start to finish.
Stock & Inventory Control: Assist with monitoring clinical stock levels, organizing operatory supplies, and tracking laboratory work.
Records & Lab Admin: Capture accurate clinical notes/billing codes under clinician direction and manage lab cases and follow-ups.
Team Player: Maintain flexibility and a willingness to assist with cross-functional reception or admin tasks to support smooth practice operations when required.
Requirements & Qualifications
Registration: Current, valid registration as a Dental Assistant with the HPCSA (mandatory).
Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of hands-on chairside assisting experience in a dental practice (highly preferred).
Clinical Skills: Strong knowledge of dental instruments, materials, clinical procedures, and strict sterilization protocols.
Software Knowledge: Familiarity with dental management software, GoodX experience is a distinct advantage.
Attributes: Exceptional interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, a high level of multitasking competence, and the ability to perform well under pressure.
Availability: Must be available to start immediately.
Working Hours & Offer
Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday, plus Saturdays from 09:00 to 12:00).
Salary: Market-related, commensurate with experience.
Environment: A friendly, supportive, and modern clinical team.
How to Apply
Please email your CV, proof of HPCSA registration, and a realistic salary expectation to admin@dental.edross.co.za with the subject line:
"Dental Assistant Application - [Your Name]"
Please note: If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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