DENTAL ASSISTANT – HPCSA REGISTERED
Location: Randburg, Johannesburg
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: Market-Related (Based on Experience)
A well-established dental practice based in Northcliff is looking for an experienced and professional HPCSA Registered Dental Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a mature candidate with strong chairside assisting experience, excellent infection control awareness, and the ability to work confidently in a fast-paced dental environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the dentist with a wide range of general and advanced dental procedures while also assisting with reception and administrative duties when required.
Key Responsibilities
Chairside Dental Assistance
- Assist the dentist with 4-handed dentistry during various dental procedures
- Prepare and set up the surgery before patient appointments
- Ensure proper clean-up and sterilisation after procedures and at the end of the day
Assist with general dental procedures including:
- Extractions
- Surgical procedures
- Dentures
- Composite restorations/fillings
- Crowns and bridgework
- Implants
- Digital scanning
- Root canals
- Aligners
- Bonding procedures
- Rubber dam placement
- X-rays
Sterilisation & Infection Control
- Maintain strict infection prevention and sterilisation protocols
- Ensure all dental instruments and equipment are sterilised correctly
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the practice
- Ensure compliance with dental and healthcare infection control regulations
Materials & Equipment Management
- Ensure treatment rooms are fully stocked and organised
- Assist with the handling and maintenance of dental equipment and instruments
Prepare and mix dental materials including:
- Impression materials
- Dental cements
- Liners and related materials
Reception & Administrative Support
- Answer incoming calls professionally when required
- Assist with appointment bookings and diary management
- Provide administrative and filing support where necessary
- Assist with patient communication and front-desk support as part of the team environment
- Work collaboratively with team members across overlapping duties
Minimum Requirements
- Matric Certificate (Grade 12) – Essential
- Current HPCSA Registration – Essential
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant – Essential
- Strong knowledge and experience in 4-handed dentistry
- Knowledge of general dental procedures and chairside assistance
- Excellent understanding of sterilisation and infection control protocols
- Professional appearance and hygiene standards
- Punctual and reliable with excellent time management
- Friendly, patient-focused, and professional communication skills
- Strong teamwork skills with willingness to learn and adapt
- Ability to work in a fast-paced dental environment
- Basic computer literacy and administration skills
Advantageous
- Experience working on Elixir Classic or similar dental software
- Experience with digital scanning and advanced dental procedures
- Strong telephone etiquette and appointment scheduling experience
- Previous experience assisting with reception and administrative duties
Working Hours
Remuneration
- Market-related salary based on experience and qualifications
Please note: No additional fringe benefits are offered.
Application Instructions
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, kindly submit your CV along with supporting documentation to: [email protected]
with Subject Line: Dental Assistant – Northcliff
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Randburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Dental nurse/assistant: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- HPCSA certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
