Dental Assistant

MedE Recruit; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Gauteng is seeking an experienced HPCSA-Registered Dental Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, reliability, and the ability to multitask under pressure. Responsibilities include assisting the dentist during procedures, maintaining cleanliness, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 17:30, offering a market-related salary depending on experience. If you’re interested, apply with your updated CV.

Qualifications

• HPCSA-registered Dental Assistant (non-negotiable).
• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental practice.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilisation protocols, and chair-side assisting.
• Proficiency in GoodX (or similar billing/patient management systems) would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills with a friendly, patient-focused approach.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and support the clinical team efficiently.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist chair-side during procedures.
• Preparing and sterilising instruments and equipment.
• Taking and recording patient histories.
• Setting up treatment rooms and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
• Supporting with digital patient records and documentation.
• Educating patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Helping the practice run smoothly by assisting the team wherever needed.

Job description

A busy and well-established dental practice in the East Rand of Gauteng is looking for an experienced, HPCSA-Registered Dental Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be professional, well-presented, have good work ethic and be reliable.
The ideal starting date would be: As soon as possible

Minimum Requirements

• HPCSA-registered Dental Assistant (non-negotiable)
• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental practice
• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilisation protocols, and chair-side assisting
• Proficiency in GoodX (or similar billing/patient management systems) would be beneficial
• Excellent communication skills with a friendly, patient-focused approach
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and support the clinical team efficiently
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team

Duties include (but are not limited to)

• Assisting the dentist chair-side during procedures
• Preparing and sterilising instruments and equipment
• Taking and recording patient histories
• Setting up treatment rooms and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards
• Supporting with digital patient records and documentation
• Educating patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
• Helping the practice run smoothly by assisting the team wherever needed

Salary: Market-related (depending on experience)
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 17:30 (no weekends)

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates can apply online with their updated CVs. If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact MedE Recruit directly.