DENTAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTION | EMMARENTIA, JHB

MedE Recruit; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

MedE Recruit is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant/Receptionist for a well-established practice in Emmarentia, Johannesburg. The role combines chairside assisting with reception and daily admin tasks to support smooth clinic operations.

The candidate should have dental assistant and reception experience, strong patient communication, and the ability to manage bookings and inquiries. Salary in the R20,000–R23,000 per month range, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant is essential.
• Experience in dental reception and administration is advantageous.
• Comfort with chairside procedures and general dental work.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.
• Able to manage bookings, calls, and enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during procedures.
• Manage reception duties including bookings and enquiries.
• Support day-to-day administrative tasks and billing as needed.

Skills

Dental Assistant

Reception duties

Chairside assisting

Patient care

Communication skills

Appointment management

Billing and medical aid

Practice management software

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

A well-established and professional Dental Practice in Emmarentia, Johannesburg, is seeking an experienced, friendly, and versatile Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Dental Assistant who enjoys a varied role incorporating both chairside assisting and reception. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing efficient chairside assistance while also supporting the reception and day-to-day administrative functions of the practice.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant is essential

• Previous dental reception and administration experience highly advantageous

• Confident with chairside assisting and general dental procedures

• Strong patient-care and communication skills

• Experience with patient bookings, appointment management and reception duties

• Comfortable handling telephone calls, WhatsApp and patient enquiries

• Experience with billing, payments and medical aid administration is advantageous

• Computer literate and comfortable learning practice management systems

• Well-organised, reliable and able to multitask

• Professional, friendly and well-presented

• Strong attention to detail

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

SALARY: R20,000 – R23,000 per month, depending on experience