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Dental Assistant (HPCSA)

Dental Assistant (HPCSA)

The Recruitment Guy (Pty) LtdNewcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

A reputable and patient-focused private dental practice in Newcastle is seeking a HPCSA Registered Dental Assistant to join their professional team.

The ideal candidate must be compassionate, detail-oriented, and dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical support and patient care in a calm and organised environment.

To provide efficient chair-side assistance to the dentist during clinical procedures, while ensuring optimal infection control standards, patient comfort, and administrative support where required.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Chair-Side Assistance : Prepare treatment rooms before procedures, ensuring instruments and materials are sterilised and ready
  • Assist the dentist during procedures including examinations, restorations, and minor surgeries
  • Suction, retract, and pass instruments efficiently
  • Mix dental materials (cements, impression materials, etc.) as required
  • Take and develop digital X-rays if qualified

Patient Interaction

  • Greet and prepare patients before procedures
  • Offer reassurance and explain procedures clearly to patients
  • Record and update patient dental and medical histories accurately
  • Provide post-procedure instructions as directed by the dentist
  • Infection Control & Stock

  • Adhere strictly to cross-infection control policies
  • Disinfect and sterilise all instruments and working surfaces
  • Ensure stock levels are maintained and request supplies where needed
  • Ensure equipment is in good working condition and report faults
  • Administrative Duties (as required)

  • Assist with booking appointments and follow-ups
  • Maintain accurate records of procedures and billing
  • Liaise with suppliers and labs when needed
  • Assist with reception when short-staffed
  • Requirements

  • HPCSA Registered Dental Assistant (Active registration essential)
  • Minimum 1-2 year relevant experience in a private dental practice
  • Fluent in English (Afrikaans / Zulu an advantage)
  • Knowledge of dental materials, procedures, and chairside etiquette
  • Basic computer literacy (familiar with dental software and general admin)
  • Professional, neat and empathetic bedside manner
  • Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Newcastle
  • Advantageous

  • Exposure to aesthetic, paediatric or prosthodontic dentistry
  • Previous experience with Elixir or similar dental software
  • Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday : 08h00 – 17h00
  • Saturday mornings : 08h00 – 13h00 (rotational or as scheduled) one Saturday per month
  • Flexibility for emergency call-ins or late finishes appreciated
  • Why Join our client?

  • Join a compassionate and well-regarded dental team rooted in the Newcastle community
  • Work in a professional yet friendly setting with a strong focus on patient wellbeing
  • Opportunity for long-term stability and growth within the practice
  • Supportive working environment with ongoing mentorship from an experienced practitioner
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