Dental Assistant – School of Dentistry – Department of Orthodontics (Fixed term Contract Post) needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Job title : Dental Assistant – School of Dentistry – Department of Orthodontics (Fixed term Contract Post)
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : April 25, 2024
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Dentists and /Registrars /students doing dental procedures;
- Provide chairside assistance to Dentists and students;
- Ensure and maintain infection control and waste management standards;
- The Dental Assistant will be expected to assist Dentists in other departments to
- curb shortage whenever students are not in clinical during recession (student leave;
- Co-ordinate and organise some student activities;
- Co-ordinate and organise patient appointments;
- Administrative duties.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- National Certificate in Dental Assisting;
- Registration with HPCSA as a Dental Assistant (1st April 2023 – 31st March
- 2024);
- 2 years’ experience as a dental assistant;
- Practical working knowledge of infection control and waste management standards;
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Ability to work in a team;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Ability to perform routine/structured tasks;
- Good knowledge of dental materials, instruments and restorative procedures;
- Appropriate skills to work in different disciplines of dentistry.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- More than two years of working experience as a dental assistant;
- Additional qualifications in line with dental assisting;
In applying for this post, please attach:
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of your qualifications
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
CLOSING DATE: 27 March 2024
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