Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

MedE Recruit; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

MedE Recruit is assisting a modern, well-established dental practice in Randburg, Johannesburg to hire a friendly, organised and proactive Dental Assistant to join their team. You will support the dentist, patients and practice daily, assist during procedures, prepare and sterilise equipment, manage stock, and help with basic reception duties when required.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 08:00–17:00 and Saturdays 08:00–12:00 (one Saturday per month).

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Assistant is required.
• HPCSA registration is required.
• Knowledge of dental assisting procedures and sterilisation protocols is essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are needed.
• Ability to work in a structured, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to assist with basic reception duties when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during procedures.
• Prepare and set up surgeries for procedures.
• Sterilise instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Manage stock take and inventory.
• Keep equipment and treatment areas clean and ready for use.
• Provide a welcoming and professional patient experience.
• Assist with basic reception/administrative duties when required.
• Maintain overall cleanliness and presentation of the practice.
• Support day-to-day running of the practice.

Skills

Dental assisting

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive

Computer skills

Reception duties

Education

HPCSA registered

Job description

MedE Recruit is assisting a modern, well-established dental practice in Randburg, Johannesburg to hire a friendly, organised and proactive Dental Assistant to join their team. You will support the dentist, patients and practice daily, assist during procedures, prepare and sterilise equipment, manage stock, and help with basic reception duties when required.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 08:00–17:00 and Saturdays 08:00–12:00 (one Saturday per month).