Dental Assistant

7 days ago

Vereeniging, South Africa HRInsync Full time

**Dental Assistant**

**Location**: Vereeniging

**Salary**: R10 500 - R11 000 Cost to company Per Month

**Key Responsibilities**

Clinical Assistance:

- Assist the surgeon during oral and maxillofacial procedures, including Surgical extractions, implants, bone grafting, and trauma and pathology related surgeries.
- Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and treatment rooms in compliance with infection control and sterilization protocols.
- Take and develop digital X-rays and CBCT scans as required.
- Administer pre
- and post-operative instructions to patients and caregivers.
- Follow-up with patients’ post-treatment.
- Manage suction, irrigation, and retractors during procedures for optimal visibility.
- Monitor patients during sedation procedures and assist in emergency protocols if required.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment rooms
- Support front desk tasks as needed (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering phones)
- Completion and submission of theatre list daily

Patient Care & Administration:

- Welcome patients and prepare them for surgical or non-surgical treatment.
- Obtain and document Patient account forms, medical history, consent forms, and treatment plans.
- Educate patients on post-operative care and pain management.
- Assist with scheduling follow-up appointments and coordinating with referring dentists/specialists.

Equipment & Inventory Management:

- Maintain and track surgical instruments, materials, and medication stock levels.
- Ensure the proper functioning of dental and surgical equipment, reporting any maintenance needs.
- Assist in managing sterilization and infection control standards in compliance with HPCSA regulations.

**Requirements**:

- 1 - 2 years years’ experience as a dental assistant, Surgical assistant experience a benefit
- Relevant Dental Assistant Qualification and registration (HPCSA)
- Must be able to speak English and Afrikaans
- Driver's License and own transport required

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

Pay: R10 000,00 - R11 500,00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Relevant Dental Assistant Qualification and registration (HPCSA)?

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Experience**:

- dental assistant: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- Fluent Afrikaans (required)

License/Certification:

- Drivers License and Own Car (required)

Work Location: In person

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