Qualified Dental Assistant with 3+ years of experience providing enthusiastic, detail orientated and comprehensive patient care, administrative support in a quick paced two chair dental surgery. Proficient at applying the latest infection control protocols and adept at easing patient anxiety. Eager to apply solid communication skills and knowledge of dental radiography to support a progressive dental practice.
Term: Full Time permanent
Occupation tasks include
Receiving and preparing patients
Arranging and handling instruments, medication, and other dental requisites to Dental Practitioners
Preparing dental materials and processing x-rays
Using suction devices and water sprays
Performing routine maintenance on equipment
Sterilising and preventing cross infection of equipment
May advised patients on dental health education and post-operative care and procedures
May act as a receptionist for Dental Practitioners
May perform billing and other clerical tasks
Help to prepare and update workplace policies and procedures
Comply with and participate in all required internal and external training
Provide training and mentoring to incoming dental assistants to the practice
Liaise with dental laboratories and supply companies to ensure a well-stocked and managed practice
Requirements
Dental Assistant Certificate III or IV or equivalent. This can include Bachelor of Dental Surgery (overseas qualified)
3+ years of experience as a dental assistant
Preferred: multilingual to assist in managing the diverse population of Sydney