Dental Assistant

We are looking for an experienced dental assistant at our clinic in Sydney Olympic Park.

**Qualifications & experience For Dental Assistant**
- Minimum 2 years Experience in Dental Assisting
- High level verbal and written communication skills, computer skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of current dental infection control standards, policies and procedures
- Australian Citizen, Completed all mandatory Vaccination and Working With Children Check
- Able to communicate with the elderly patients who can only speak in Chinese

**Tasks & responsibilities For Dental Assistant**
- Greet patients and help them feel comfortable in the dental practice;
- Carry out reception duties, stock management and computer operations
- Coordinate patients to help them comply with prescribed treatment plans and maintenance schedules;
- Assist dentists, hygienists and therapists during a variety of treatment procedures;
- Prepare the dental surgery both before and after treatments;
- Ensure proper standards of infection control are maintained;
- Process instruments after use;
- Update patient records either on paper or as computer files;
- Handle and prepare dental materials used in treatments;
- Organise and transfer instruments during dental procedures;
- Expose, process and catalogue radiographs (X-rays);
- Make, trim and polish plaster and stone models of the mouth and teeth from impressions taken by a dental clinician;
- Photograph exterior and interior oral structures to profile stages of treatment and outcomes;
- Teach oral hygiene techniques to help people maintain healthy teeth and gums; and
- Educate patients on oral and systemic health issues.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 36 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lidcombe, NSW 2141: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have permanent work rights with no restriction?
- Do you have Australian or NZ Citizenship or Permanent Residency in Australia?
- Do you have Working With Children Check (WWCC) or Willing to complete WWCC before joining?

**Experience**:

- Dental assistance: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

**Location**:

- Lidcombe, NSW 2141 (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 30/11/2024