Dental Assistant

9 hours ago


Durban North, South Africa HR Ingenuity Full time

**Position Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Clinical Assistance**:

- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments following hygiene protocols.
- Assist the dentist during procedures, including handing instruments and materials as needed.
- Take and develop X-rays, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Mix and prepare materials for dental procedures (e.g., fillings, impressions).
- **Patient Care**:

- Welcome patients and prepare them for treatments, ensuring their comfort.
- Provide pre
- and post-treatment instructions to patients.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and build a rapport to enhance the patient experience.
- **Administrative Support**:

- Schedule appointments and manage patient records.
- Process payments and coordinate with medical aid schemes, where applicable.
- Ensure all supplies are stocked and order inventory when necessary.
- **Hygiene & Safety Compliance**:

- Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of dental tools and treatment areas.
- Adhere to occupational health and safety protocols

**Qualifications & Skills**
- **Required**:

- **Registration with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) as a Dental Assistant.**:

- Completion of a Dental Assistant training program.
- Proficiency in dental terminology and basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of infection control practices and safety regulations.
- **Preferred**:

- Prior experience in a dental practice setting.
- Familiarity with dental software systems.
- **Key Attributes**:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality care.
- A friendly and compassionate demeanor.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent


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