Dental Assistant - Four-Handed Dentistry & Patient Comfort

Queensland Health; Tablelands Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Career development opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a skilled dental assistant to provide chairside support across a range of procedures. You will assist four-handed dentistry, prepare equipment and materials, and help maintain patient comfort and safety in a busy clinical environment.

Join a supportive Oral Health team delivering high quality public dental care to the community across Far North Queensland, with opportunities for career development and a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Prepare equipment, instruments and materials for dental procedures.
• Provide accurate chairside assistance and four-handed dentistry.
• Monitor patient well-being and manage anxiety.
• Ensure knowledge of safety and WHS regulations in the dental facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and materials for procedures.
• Support four-handed dentistry and patient comfort.
• Monitor patient well-being and anxiety levels.
• Assist with patient appointments and record keeping.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Four-handed dentistry

Patient comfort

Anxiety management

Job description

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a skilled dental assistant to provide chairside support across a range of procedures. You will assist four-handed dentistry, prepare equipment and materials, and help maintain patient comfort and safety in a busy clinical environment.

Join a supportive Oral Health team delivering high quality public dental care to the community across Far North Queensland, with opportunities for career development and a strong focus on