Dental Assistant

About

Description

Intercare seeks to recruit Dental Assistants for our Waterstone Medical and Dental Centre's in Somerset West. The focus of this position is to assist dental professionals engaged in performing general and/or specialist dentistry and other dental procedures, as well as facilitating the patient administration process.

Responsibilities

• Work within the realms of the scope of practice and knowledge base in relation to current trends and advances to maintain competency level
• Takes personal accountability for decisions made and actions taken and/or omissions in the course of care delivery
• Ensure the dental room is hygienically acceptable and that sterilization and infection control protocols are adhered to with regards to instruments and equipment
• Assist dentist in all clinical procedures according to branch protocol
• Coordinate laboratory work including but not limited to completion of lab slips, collection, returning and casting

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Completion of approved training course in dental assisting, or any equivalent combination of training and experience
• Previous experience in a customer focused service environment will be advantageous
• Registered with HPCSA as Registered Dental Assistant

Application instructions:

• Apply now!