Dental Chairside Assistant, De Waterkant, Cape Town - REF# IMR028-DC

iMedrecruit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

iMedrecruit is seeking an experienced Dental Chairside Assistant for a high-end aesthetic dental practice in De Waterkant, Cape Town. The role involves chairside assistance, room prep, patient care, and maintaining infection control in a digitally driven clinical setting.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in a similar role, HPCSA registration, and strong interpersonal skills. Monday–Friday, 08h00–17h00, ASAP start; on-site position with potential for growth in a modern practice.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Assistant is essential.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with dental software is advantageous.
• Experience in aesthetic or cosmetic dentistry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in a warm and professional manner.
• Assist the dentist during clinical procedures.
• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for examinations and procedures.
• Ensure all patient files and records are prepared and updated.
• Maintain infection control and sterilisation protocols.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of equipment and instruments.
• Manage stock control and ordering of dental supplies.
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers.
• Support administrative duties related to patient care.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and professional clinical environment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient care

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Team player

Professional presentation

Education

HPCSA registration as Dental Assistant

Tools

Dental software experience

Job description

Dental Chairside Assistant, De Waterkant, Cape Town - REF# IMR028-DC

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About the job Dental Chairside Assistant, De Waterkant, Cape Town - REF# IMR028-DC

A high end aesthetic dental practice in De Waterkant, Cape Town is seeking to recruit an experienced Dental Chairside Assistant. The ideal candidate will be professional, detail oriented, and passionate about patient care, with the ability to support advanced dental procedures within a digitally driven clinical environment.

Roles and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Welcome patients in a warm and professional manner
• Assist the dentist during clinical procedures
• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for examinations and procedures
• Ensure all patient files and records are prepared and updated
• Maintain strict infection control and sterilisation protocols
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of equipment and instruments
• Manage stock control and ordering of dental supplies
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers
• Support administrative duties related to patient care
• Maintain a clean, organised, and professional clinical environment

Qualification and Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Assistant
• Minimum 2 to 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Experience with medical or dental software advantageous
• Experience in aesthetic or cosmetic dentistry advantageous
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional and well presented

Skills and attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Compassionate and patient focused approach
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• High attention to detail
• Organised and efficient
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Team player with a collaborative approach
• Professional and well presented

Work Hours:

Monday to Friday, 08h00 - 17h00

ASAP