Job Opportunities at Intercare Group South Africa

• The focus of this position is to assist dental professionals engaged in performing general and/or specialist dentistry and other dental procedures, as well as facilitating the patient administration process.

CRITICAL OUTPUT

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

REQUIREMENTS

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

Closing Date 25 May 2023

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• At Intercare, dental receptionists help create an environment and culture that enables us to fulfill our purpose to make people feel better. We’re currently seeking an enthusiastic person to fulfill this role and rise to the challenge.  As a dental receptionist you will provide quality customer service aligned with the overall business strategy and fulfill administrative and payment functions.  If you're a passionate self-starter, this position is a great opportunity for you.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide efficient, friendly and professional telephone services in patient care.
• Assist patients in accurately completing appropriate forms, and document all information in accordance to internal policies and procedures.
• Responsible for all processes related to the reception-patient journey, e.g. booking, arrival and payment of patient on the relevant system.
• Direct all customers to the appropriate location, services and Professional.
• Ensure patient confidentiality at all times according to POPIA.
• Ensure that the reception area is always neat and tidy.
• Refer all emergency cases to the nurse’s station according to protocol.
• Assist patients with basic account queries and escalate as necessary.
• Collect all co-payments and account balances according to Intercare policies and procedures.
• Execute and adhere to daily cash-up and banking processes.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum qualification: Grade 12.
• Previous experience in a customer focused service environment, e.g. reception, will be advantageous.
• Computer proficient.
• GoodX system experience will be advantageous.

Closing Date 25 May 2023

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• The focus of this position is to assist dental professionals engaged in performing general and/or specialist dentistry and other dental procedures, as well as facilitating the patient administration process.

CRITICAL OUTPUT

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

REQUIREMENTS

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

Closing Date 23 May 2023