Join Our Brisbane Dental Team as a Dental Assistant
Employment Type: Casual
Are you passionate about dental care and looking to join a dynamic and friendly team? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Dental Assistant.
About The Role
Reporting directly to the Dental Assistant Team Leader, the Dental Assistant is responsible with assisting Dentists in the provision of high-level comprehensive and contemporary oral health care to patients
within the TUH operated Dental Centre.
This position will include chair-side assisting, an in-depth understanding of infection control processes, sterilisation, stock control, waste management and radiography processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide accurate and proficient chair-side assistance to Dentists and Hygienists in the provision of a range of oral health procedures including endodontics, removable prosthetics, crown and bridge, general operative and simple surgical procedures these duties are performed at a high level in accordance with industry legislation and Departmental infection control standards.
- Be proficient in the reprocessing and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment
- Maintaining stock and consumables at an acceptable level based on operational requirements.
- Develop and maintain both internal and external client relations by providing an informative, friendly, and caring working environment, which focuses on the needs of our members.
What We're Looking For:
- 12 months’ chairside experience in the dental industry.
- Hepatitis B immunisation with current serology.
- Full COVID vaccination.
- A Certificate III in Dental Assisting is not essential but highly desirable.
- A Certificate III in Sterilisation is not essential but highly desirable.
- Sound organisational and time management skills, with the ability to follow procedures, anticipate and manage patients in a busy environment.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to be able to liaise and consult with all levels of employees and patients.
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire a sound knowledge of information technology applications and systems, including electronic patient records, used by the department.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and welcoming team environment within a fantastic company culture and strong brand that you can stand proudly behind.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
- A modern, well-equipped practice in a convenient location.
Who Are We?
Teachers Health was created by teachers for teachers over 70 years ago and is the only health fund exclusively for the education community. As a not-for-profit health fund, we exist for our members covering the lives of over 500,000 teachers, education staff & their families.
How Do I Apply?
If you’re passionate about dentistry open to potential additional shifts, we’d love to hear from you! Click APPLY NOW and send in your updated CV. Please note, as part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to complete video screening and online assessments. Applications will be reviewed and progressed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!
Due to the high number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check as part of our process.
Teachers Health values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with jobs@teachershealth.com.au
