Performing a variety of patient care, administrative and clinical duties, working under the direction of the dentist while examining and treating patients. The duties of a dental assistant include, however are not limited to, assisting a dental operator during procedures and check-ups, preparing instruments for dental procedures, cleaning and maintaining treatment rooms in accordance with infection control procedures, ensuring dental supplies are adequately stocked and providing support to administrative staff.
- Greet patients and prepare them for scheduled dental procedures;
- Provide assistance to the dental operator, including dentists, hygienists and therapists throughout the course of procedures including clearing the patient's mouth of saliva or dental materials used during the treatment by operating suction or other appropriate equipment.
- Prepare the treatment room as directed by the dental operator and ensure correct instruments and materials are available for use;
- Clean and sterilize the instruments prior to and after treatment;
- Clean the surgery and treatment room in accordance with the practice's policies and procedures, including decontamination procedures for infection control;
- Provide the practice with administrative assistance, including the maintenance and re-stock of dental and office supplies;
- Prepare accounts and collect payments in accordance with the practice's policies and procedures;
- Schedule appointments for patients and maintain detailed records of patient's treatments; and
- Undertake reception and customer service duties, including, but not limited to, answering the telephone and carrying out general office duties.
Pay: $42,760.00 - $81,036.78 per year
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 13/01/2025