Dental Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assistance to dentists, ensuring patient comfort and efficiency throughout their visit.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised clinical environment in accordance with HCF policies and procedures.
• Support the Practice Manager and Dentist in Charge, promoting teamwork and smooth dental centre operations.
• Monitor patient day sheets, prepare for patient lists, and accommodate emergencies where possible.
• Coordinate patient flow, including escorting, settling, and preparing patients for treatment.
• Assist with chair-side duties: instrument and material set-up, procedure support, mixing materials, data entry, and radiograph development.
• Uphold infection control standards, manage surgery changeover and cleaning, and perform equipment and stock maintenance.
• Process and sterilise instruments, maintain stock levels, and validate sterilisation cycles.
• Report any fraudulent behaviour or activity as required.
• Comply with Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, policies, and procedures. Report hazards, near misses, and injuries promptly.
• Participate in meetings, training, and health and safety activities.
• Key Performance Areas
• Efficient management of handpieces, stock, and materials.
• Satisfactory assistance and competency in all dental assistant duties.
• Teamwork and cooperation, including flexibility for additional tasks.
• Good communication, punctuality, and attendance.
• Commitment to learning and adherence to infection prevention, WHS, and PPE standards.
• Skills, Experience & Qualifications
• Essential:
• Previous dental knowledge and experience.
• Neat appearance and sound personal hygiene.
• High level of confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Initiative and common sense in daily tasks.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Desirable:
• Reception experience or willingness to be cross-trained.
• Qualifications in radiography, sterilising, and/or first aid.
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting
• About HCF
• 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:
• Flexible working arrangements
• 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
• Family-friendly certified employer
• 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
• 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
• If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition - peopleservices@hcf.com.au to discuss.
• We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at

Benefits

Additional Information

HCF Dental is seeking a dedicated and professional Dental Assistant to join our team at our Castle Hill Dental Centre. This is a fantastic part-time, Max term opportunity for someone passionate about delivering exceptional clinical support and maintaining a welcoming, efficient environment for patients and team members. As a Dental Assistant, you will work alongside our dentists and Practice Manager to ensure high-quality patient care, compliance with our Dental Quality Management System, and the smooth running of day-to-day operations. Please note this is a part time maximum term opportunity working 3 days a week (Tue, Wed, Fridays) until Jan 2027.

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