Dental Assistant

Provide clinical assistance to the dentist and maintain an efficient and comfortable environment for the patient and our members
Comply with HCF Dental Quality Management System and HCF policies and procedures
Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment
Support the Practice Manager and Dentist in Charge, in actively fostering teamwork and efficient running of the dental centre

This is a 4 day week perm contract role.

Job Responsibilities

Patient flow
- Monitor patient day sheet to prepare for patient list as planned and accommodate emergency patients whenever possible
- Coordinate with dentist to call patient, escort to and from surgery, settling patient in chair, preparing patient for dentist
- Liaise with reception regarding next appointments and/or payments.

Chair side assisting
- Correct instrument and material set up for each patient
- Assist Dentist with all aspects of clinical dentistry
- Correct procedure and technique in instrument transfer and mixing of materials
- D4W data entry under dentist instruction
- Develop radiographs.

Surgery organisation
- Maintain infection control measures according to Infection Prevention manual
- Comply with surgery change over procedure for every patient
- General cleaning and maintenance of surgery
- Remove contaminated and non-contaminated waste
- Undertake routine maintenance of equipment and stock
- Assist other Dental Assistants, in SSU or other areas of the dental centre as required

Sterile supply unit
- Clean and prepare surgery hand pieces for sterilisation
- Process contaminated instruments, hand pieces and auxiliary items
- Prepare and maintain ultrasonic cleaner and steriliser
- Validate of sterilisation cycles
- Maintain stock levels
- Regular surgery rounds to collect contaminated instruments
- Report any fraudulent behaviour or activity

Essential
- Dental knowledge and experience
- Neat appearance and good personal hygiene
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
- Demonstrated initiative and common sense
- Basic computer skills

Desirable
- Experience in reception duties or interest to be cross trained in this area
- Qualifications in radiography, sterilising and/or first aid
- Certificate III in dental assisting

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.

We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.

Culture & Benefits
- Purpose-driven passion_
We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.
- Wellness and work-life balance_
We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:
- 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover- 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents- Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more- Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.
- Collaboration and inclusivity_
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.
- Continuous learning and growth_
We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.

Next steps

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