Dental Assistant: Patient Care, Sterilization & Clinic Support

HCF Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

50% subsidy on health cover

Job summary

HCF Corporation’s Brookvale Dental Center in Sydney is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and a Practice Manager, ensuring patient care and smooth operations. This full-time, Mon-Fri position is a maximum term until 31 August 2027 at Brookvale Dental Center, Westfield Warringah Mall.

You will provide chair-side support, maintain infection control, and assist with day-to-day clinic activities, while adhering to WHS policies and HCF procedures.

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 HCF 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 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.

Skills

Dental knowledge

Neat appearance

Confidentiality

Initiative

Computer literacy

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

HCF Corporation’s Brookvale Dental Center in Sydney is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and a Practice Manager, ensuring patient care and smooth operations. This full-time, Mon-Fri position is a maximum term until 31 August 2027 at Brookvale Dental Center, Westfield Warringah Mall.

You will provide chair-side support, maintain infection control, and assist with day-to-day clinic activities, while adhering to WHS policies and HCF procedures.