Locum (Part-Time) Dental Assistant - Woodburn

Job title: Locum (Part-Time) Dental Assistant

Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg

Deadline: April 19

CRITICAL OUTPUT

1. Work within the realms of the scope of practice and knowledge base in relation to current trends and advances to maintain competency level.
2. Takes personal accountability for decisions made and actions taken and/or omissions in the course of care delivery.
3. Ensure the dental room is hygienically acceptable and that sterilization and infection control protocols are adhered to with regards to instruments and equipment.
4. Assist dentist in all clinical procedures according to branch protocol.
5. Coordinate laboratory work including but not limited to completion of lab slips, collection, returning and casting.
6. Control availability of consumables and equipment in dental room as well as monitoring the economical usage thereof.
7. Engage and interrogate concerns brought to his/her attention in order to provide safe dental practices.
8. Ensure documentation is in accordance with the policy and within the legal framework.
9. Maintain patient confidentiality, dignity and safety at all times.
10. Ensure that the disposal of medical waste, human tissue and medicine is in accordance with legislation.
11. Ensure the efficient functioning of equipment, or reporting of any equipment failure that could pose a potential risk to patients or staff.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Grade 12
2. Completion of approved training course in dental assisting, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
3. Previous experience in a customer-focused service environment will be advantageous.
4. Computer proficiency (MS Office).
5. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of general dentistry as applied to assisting a dentist in the treatment and care of patients.
6. Advanced knowledge of dental terminology.
7. Basic understanding of the functioning of the dental healthcare environment.
8. Good knowledge and application of infection control principles and sterilization techniques.
9. Knowledge of treatment codes used in dentistry in doing quotations for advanced dentistry treatment procedures.
10. Specialised dental procedures.
11. GoodX experience will be advantageous.
12. Registered with HPCSA as Registered Dental Assistant.