Job Title: Support Dental Practitioners
Role Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to support our dental practitioners in providing top-notch care to patients.
Responsibilities:
* Greet and receive patients, ensuring they feel comfortable during their visit.
* Carry out reception duties, including taking appointments and processing payments.
* Coordinate with patients to assist them in complying with prescribed treatment plans.
* Assist dental practitioners, hygienists, and therapists during various treatment procedures.
* Prepare for dental surgery, arrange instruments, and medication.
* Ensure proper infection control standards are maintained according to established procedures.
* Process instruments after use, sterilize them, and prevent infection.
* Update patient records electronically.
* Handle and prepare dental materials used in treatments.
* Organize, handle, and transfer instruments during dental procedures.
* Expose, process, and catalog radiographs (X-rays).
* Photograph exterior and interior oral structures.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need the following qualifications and skills:
* Hold a Certificate II, Certificate III, or higher qualification in a relevant field.
* Have at least 1 year of relevant experience.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Enjoy interacting with people.
* Be organized and efficient.
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Enjoy responsibility.
* Able to comprehend and follow instructions.
* Skilled at multitasking.
Working Conditions:
This is a full-time position, working Monday to Saturday, except Wednesdays. You will be based in Torrens Park, SA 5062.
Salary: $55,655 per year
Relocation: We require the ability to commute or relocate before starting work.