Dental Assistant

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• 2 – 3 years dental experience
• Computer literate
• Dental care experience post qualification in private sector.
• Knowledge of Practice management system
• Knowledge of Medical Aid Schemes
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions.
• Ability to work effectively and co-operatively with others by establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Excellent planning, organising and control / follow-up skills are essential.
• Must be customer care oriented.
• Must be able to use initiative
• In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.
• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental assistant
• Professional flexibility in working shift hours while supporting daily business operations, including weekends, Public Holliday, and night shifts.
• Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.
• At Netcare, our core value is care .
• We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
• We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.
• We care about the truth in all our actions.
• We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in all training according to relevant training matrix to obtain sign off on compliance training, competencies aligned to daily tasks and Job description.
• Access, read, understand, and sign off on relevant quality review tools, clinical and other processes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Access, read, understand, and obtain sign off on Human Resources (HR) and other relevant Company policies and procedures.
• Provide proof of registration with the relevant governing body.
• Adhere to minimum requirements of Continues Professional Development (CPD) according to relevant governing body and provides evidence accordingly.
• Adhere to resource allocation schedule to provide appropriate dental care according to needs, skills and tasks required
• Be an active member of the dental team taking responsibility for the effective and smooth running of the dental area.
• Co- operate and collaborate with other clinics and departments to provide appropriate support services
• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental assistant