Dental Assistant: Radiographs, Prep & Patient Care

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

12.75% Superannuation

Salary packaging

Job summary

Metro North Health is seeking a casual Dental Assistant to join the dental team. You will provide efficient support in the treatment of patients and assist in a range of procedures, applying dental terminology and radiography knowledge.

The role emphasizes infection control, medico-legal responsibilities, and administrative duties. Flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary are provided within a supportive health network environment.

Qualifications

• Assist in dental procedures with preparation of instruments and materials.
• Knowledge of radiography, Palmer notation, and dental terminology.
• Understand medico-legal responsibilities and ethical practice in dental assisting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and materials for various dental procedures.
• Carry out radiographs and study models for diagnosis.
• Maintain infection control standards and decontamination procedures.

Skills

Infection control

Dental assisting

Radiographs

Emergency management

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Metro North Health is seeking a casual Dental Assistant to join the dental team. You will provide efficient support in the treatment of patients and assist in a range of procedures, applying dental terminology and radiography knowledge.

The role emphasizes infection control, medico-legal responsibilities, and administrative duties. Flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary are provided within a supportive health network environment.