Dental Assistant

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.

We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.

The Dental Assistant is responsible to assist the Dentists in various capacities ranging from clinical assistance, dental-related administration as well as patient interaction across a wide spectrum.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Appointment scheduling

• Schedule appointments with Specialists and/or Theatre 
• Confirm appointments with the Dentist
• Keep record of confirmation/cancellations
• Liaise with medical schemes and patients regarding available limits and patient liable amounts pertaining to treatment

Equipment maintenance

• Sterilise all Instruments, according to protocol, ensuring infection control standards are maintained
• Oil and clean handpieces 3 x daily, according to protocol
• Oil and clean electric handpieces after each patient
• Fill, empty and clean developer and mixer bottles
• Ensure Chemistry is discarded as per Medical Waste Protocol
• Clean and autoclave instruments
• Ensure daily cleaning of the autoclave
• Load and unload autoclave
• Clean and reprocess equipment or instrumentation

Central assistance

• Assist the Dentist with passing correct instruments and materials/consumables used on patients on request timeously and accurately
• Develop x-rays, if not using digital x-rays and load x-ray Digital Imaging plates for scanning where applicable
• Mix materials with spatula as required
• Conduct suctioning as required
• Ensure materials and supplies are packed and accessible
• Ensure and plan enough stock on hand in terms of materials/consumables to prevent shortages
• Mix amalgam and/or mixable composites/cement etc. and place in the transfer tool/s to be handed to dentist
• Prepare sterile trays; ensuring instruments have undergone sterilisation
• Prepare non sterile trays

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

• NQF Level 4/ Grade 12
• Dental qualification essential

WORK EXPERICIENCE

• 2 – 3 years dental experience

KNOWLEDGE

• Previous experience in a hospital/clinic environment would be advantageous
• Must be registered at HPCSA as Dental Assistant or Dental Student Assistants
• Knowledge of Medical Aid Schemes would be advantageous
• Computer Literacy and Competency. MS Word, Excel and Power point
• Excellent inter-personal skills and good communication skills
• Excellent planning and organising skills are essential

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are compassionate about quality care and professional excellence.
 

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