Dental Assistant & Front Desk Specialist

MedE Recruit; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MedE Recruit represents a dental practice in Linksfield, Johannesburg, seeking a vibrant Dental Assistant/Receptionist for a full-time dual-role position. The role blends chairside clinical support with front desk and administrative responsibilities to ensure smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate is HPCSA-registered with prior dental assistant experience, capable of handling patient records, scheduling, sterilisation, and using dental software.

Qualifications

• HPCSA registration as a dental professional is essential.
• Experience as a Dental Assistant is required.
• Good computer literacy and familiarity with practice software.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Prepare patients for treatment and ensure comfort.
• Sterilisation and infection control per practice protocol.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms before/after procedures.
• Handle and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Welcome patients and manage the reception area.
• Schedule patient appointments and answer enquiries.
• Maintain dental records and treatment notes as needed.
• Stock control of clinical materials and supplies.
• Provide administrative support to dentists.

Skills

HPCSA registration

Dental assistant experience

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Tools

Exact Dental Software

Job description

MedE Recruit represents a dental practice in Linksfield, Johannesburg, seeking a vibrant Dental Assistant/Receptionist for a full-time dual-role position. The role blends chairside clinical support with front desk and administrative responsibilities to ensure smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate is HPCSA-registered with prior dental assistant experience, capable of handling patient records, scheduling, sterilisation, and using dental software.