Dental Nurse

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

• To be discussed

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