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Company: Smile Visions

Position: Dental Assistant
Qualified Dental Assistant with 3+ years of experience providing enthusiastic, detail orientated and comprehensive patient care, administrative support in a fast paced two chair dental surgery. Proficient at applying the latest infection control protocols and adept at easing patient anxiety. Eager to apply strong communication skills and knowledge of dental radiography to support a progressive dental practice.

Term: Full Time permanent

Occupation tasks include:

- Receiving and preparing patients
- Arranging and handling instruments, medication, and other dental requisites to Dental Practitioners
- Preparing dental materials and processing x-rays
- Using suction devices and water sprays
- Performing routine maintenance on equipment
- Sterilising and preventing cross infection of equipment
- May advised patients on dental health education and post-operative care and procedures
- May act as a receptionist for Dental Practitioners
- May perform billing and other clerical tasks
- Help to prepare and update workplace policies and procedures
- Comply with and participate in all required internal and external training
- Provide training and mentoring to incoming dental assistants to the practice
- Liaise with dental laboratories and supply companies to ensure a well-stocked and managed practice

Requirements:

- Dental Assistant Certificate III or IV or equivalent. This can include Bachelor of Dental Surgery (overseas qualified)
- 3+ years of experience as a dental assistant
- Preferred: multilingual to assist in managing the diverse population of Sydney

Salary: AUD $77000-$79000 per annum