Dental Assistant: Flexible Hours, Growth & Patient Care

HCF; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

50% hospital/Extras cover subsidy

Family-friendly certified employer

18 weeks parental leave

Mental health programs

Discounts on HCF products and services

Gym and eyecare discounts

Job summary

HCF is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our Campbelltown Dental Center. You will work with dentists and the Practice Manager to ensure high-quality patient care and smooth daily operations in Macarthur Square Shopping Centre.

This permanent full-time role (Mon-Fri) focuses on assisting with chair-side duties, maintaining infection control, and coordinating patient flow while supporting practice administration and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Reception experience or willingness to be cross-trained.
• Qualifications in radiography, sterilising, and/or first aid.
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting

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 policies and procedures.
• 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 setup, procedure support, data entry, and radiograph development.
• Uphold infection control standards and maintain sterilisation cycles.
• Report any fraudulent behaviour or activity as required.
• Comply with Work Health and Safety legislation, report hazards promptly.
• Participate in meetings, training, and health and safety activities.

Skills

Dental knowledge

Reception experience

Computer literacy

Confidentiality

Initiative

Basic English communication

Sterilisation procedures

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Radiography qualification

First aid certification

Job description

HCF is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our Campbelltown Dental Center. You will work with dentists and the Practice Manager to ensure high-quality patient care and smooth daily operations in Macarthur Square Shopping Centre.

This permanent full-time role (Mon-Fri) focuses on assisting with chair-side duties, maintaining infection control, and coordinating patient flow while supporting practice administration and safety standards.