Dental Assistant

Bupa Dental; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in South Africa is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant for a full-time role. You will provide quality chairside assistance to Dentists, coordinate treatment plans, and ensure excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have a Certificate in Dental Assisting, strong communication skills, and a passion for patient care. Join a dedicated team in a modern practice with opportunities for growth and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Significant discounts on Bupa products and services

Growth opportunities through leadership programs

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Dental Assistant or willingness to train.
• Motivated self-starter in a fast-paced role.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality chairside assistance to Dentists.
• Coordinate treatment plans for patients.
• Maintain infection control standards.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Ability to build rapport with patients

Education

Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting

Job description

• Significant Bupa product and service discounts - up to 40% health insurance discount + much more.
• Over 160 practices Australia wide - Move with us!
• Growth opportunities such as our Future Leaders Program - accelerate your career with Bupa!

About the Practice:

Our Bupa Dental Burnside practice is well known for its cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, implants and general dentistry. We are a solid, stable team looking for an experienced Dental Assistant as we prepare for a significant growth in customer volumes. Team dynamic is incredibly important to us in our 4-chair practice. You can find out more about our practicehere.

The Opportunity:

We have a versatile, exciting and rewarding opportunity at our Glenside, SA practice available for a Dental Assistant seeking permanent full-time work:

• Modern new dental practice with 5 chairs running a wide range of dental treatments
• Friendly, fun and dedicated team
• Available to work across the work week
• Premium shopping centre location with bus stop nearby
• Maintain our amazing customer and team culture - providing continued excellent customer service to our patients
• Deliver quality chairside assistance to our Dentists
• Treatment coordination
• Maintain infection control standards and procedures

You’ll be:

• Ideally experience working as a Dental Assistant but open to train the right candidate
• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded
• You're a motivated self-starter, this is a fast paced and dynamic role
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about customer service and patient care
• Organised with attention to detail
• Ability to build rapport with patients, in a cheerful, light-hearted manner

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.

Apply now, we'll be interviewing as soon as applications are received!

For successful candidates, a Working with Children Check permit is required as part of our mandatory background check screening process.