Job Description
St Helens Dental are currently looking for a vigilant and meticulous dental assistant.
As a Dental Assistant you would assist a dentist during oral health care procedures, to help maintain high standards of infection control and to assist with practice administration.
- To be a successful dental assistant, you should demonstrate good critical thinking and judgment, and great attention to detail. Experience preferred but not essential as you will receive on the job training.
- The award comes under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award (MA 000027). An immediate start is available, and this will be a casual position, for up to 38 hours per fortnight.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Able to establish rapport with patients.
- Facilitate administrative tasks and coordinate patient appointments.
- Prepare the dental chair and treatment area for dental procedures.
- Record information as requested by the clinician on patient records during dental examinations.
- Assist clinicians during dental procedures including preparation of dental materials and operation of the evacuation unit.
- Maintain established infection control standards in the clinical setting and throughout the entire dental clinic the evacuation unit.
- Prepare and reprocess dental instruments, including sterilisation and disinfection procedures.
- Develop x-rays.
- Manage dental materials, stock and supplies.
- General day to day cleaning of the practice
- Assist in the smooth running of the dental facility.
Requirements:
- The ability to work well under pressure
- Great attention to detail
- Good critical thinking and judgment
- Ability to handle sensitive equipment
- Strong vigilance and meticulous care
- The ability to work at a fast pace
- Proof of up-to-date immunizations
- Good communication skills.
- Able to multi-task.
- Good organisational skills.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
TO APPLY: You will need to provide a resume and cover letter. We can provided free assistance with these. Please email us at admin@bodec.org.au if you would like to apply. The closing date for applications is: Friday 22 November.