Dental Assistant

Our client is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their team in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. You will bring structure, accuracy, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

Career progression is actively supported for those who show initiative. People here are straightforward, supportive, and proud of what they do. Expect a structured environment with clear processes and strong leadership. Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications.

The role is based on-site and suits someone living within commuting distance.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
• Accurately dispense prescription and over-the-counter medications, checking for drug interactions, contraindications, and appropriate dosages.
• Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control protocols including hand hygiene, PPE use, and instrument sterilisation.
• Provide patient education and counselling regarding medications, treatment plans, rehabilitation exercises, and lifestyle modifications.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records including medical history, treatment notes, investigation results, and discharge summaries.
• Provide direct patient care and clinical services in accordance with professional scope of practice, ethical guidelines, and protocols.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when dispensing medication, performing tests, or recording information.
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa or South African Pharmacy Council as applicable.
• Basic computer literacy for maintaining electronic patient records, scheduling appointments, and practice management software.
• A recognised qualification in the relevant healthcare discipline from an accredited South African training institution.
• A minimum of two to three years of clinical experience in a hospital, clinic, pharmacy, or diagnostic centre.