Dental Assistant

3 days ago


Cape Town, South Africa Dental and Ortho clinic Full time

**Dental and Ortho (Pty) Ltd.**

**Reports to: Project Manager.**

**Job Summary**

Our client is currently recruiting a Dental Assistant who performs a variety of dental assisting duties, within compliance of regulations, to promote quality dental care for patients in a reduced stress, comfortable environment. They need a Registered Dental Assistant to support the doctor, teaches patients how to care for their teeth, communicates effectively with patients, maintains equipment and inventory, and follows universal precautions and all requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. As part of the overall clinic team, the Dental Assistant will assist all other staff members as required and available with their duties.

**Principal Responsibilities**
- Assists Dentist during a variety of Dental treatment procedures that involve saliva, blood, and odors with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and economic status.
- Set up operatory for Dental procedures, including tray set-ups, materials, and equipment.
- Understands and follows infection control and hazard communication rules and regulations.
- Sterilizes equipment, oils, and cleans equipment according to standards and performs routine disinfection of rooms and equipment. Send in monitor strips as required.
- Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment. Provide patients with post-operative instructions following oral surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
- Strong listening and speaking skills are necessary for communicating with dentists, hygienists, and patients. One should also have good critical thinking skills, which allow him or her to evaluate alternative solutions to problems.
- Adhere to instructions given by management on duty. (E.g. - General duties etc.)

**Credentialing Requirements**
- Current unrestricted license to practice as a Dental Assistant is required.
- X-Ray certification is preferred.
- Shall not have been convicted of a felony.
- Shall be able to read, write and speak effectively.

**Education**

**Experience**
- 1+ years’ experience as a Dental Assistant is required.

**Physical Requirements/Working Environment**
- Must be able to be on your feet for more than 8 hours per day.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
- Must be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.
- Must have strong patient etiquette.



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