Dental Assistant jobs in United States
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LOCUM DENTAL ASSISTANT NEEDED FOR JANUARY 2026 | SANDTON, JOHANNESBURG
Job summary
A dental practice in Johannesburg seeks a professional HPCSA-Registered Locum Dental Assistant starting January 2026. Responsibilities include chairside assisting during procedures, preparing treatment rooms, and ensuring infection control. Candidates need prior experience, reliability, and the ability to adapt quickly in a busy environment. Competitive daily locum rates will be discussed. Apply with your updated CV or contact us for issues.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Dental Assistant is mandatory.
- Must be professional, reliable, and patient-focused.
- Ability to adapt quickly in a busy practice environment.
Responsibilities
- Chairside assisting during dental procedures.
- Preparing and cleaning treatment rooms.
- Sterilisation of instruments and infection control.
- Assisting with patient care and comfort.
- Supporting the dentist with day-to-day clinical duties.
Skills
A busy and well-established dental practice in Sandton, Johannesburg is looking for an HPCSA-Registered Locum Dental Assistant to join their team for January. The ideal candidate will be professional, reliable, and able to adapt quickly in a busy private practice environment. This role is to stand in for the dentist’s assistant who is recovering from a non–work-related injury.
The ideal starting date would be: January 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed)
- Previous experience as a Dental Assistant (non-negotiable)
- Professional, well-presented, and patient-focused
- Punctual and reliable
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt easily
- Ability to work efficiently in a team and assist the dentist chairside
- Chairside assisting during dental procedures
- Preparing and cleaning treatment rooms
- Sterilisation of instruments and infection control
- Assisting with patient care and comfort
- Supporting the dentist and practice with day-to-day clinical duties
Daily locum rates (to be discussed)
07:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday
Interested and qualified candidates can apply online with their updated CVs. If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact MedE Recruit directly.
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