Part-Time Dental Assistant: Flexible Hours & Growth

The Hospitals Contribution Fund Of Australia; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

18 weeks parental leave

Mental health programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Hospitals Contribution Fund Of Australia is seeking a Part-time Dental Assistant to collaborate with dentists and the Practice Manager at our Campbelltown Dental Center. You will help ensure high-quality patient care, maintain a clean clinical environment, and support day-to-day operations in a two-day-per-week role (Thursday and Friday).

Essential duties include chair-side assistance, instrument sterilisation, stock management, and adherence to WHS and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Essential: 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.

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

Confidentiality

Hygiene

Initiative

Basic computer literacy

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tools

Radiography

Sterilisation

Job description

The Hospitals Contribution Fund Of Australia is seeking a Part-time Dental Assistant to collaborate with dentists and the Practice Manager at our Campbelltown Dental Center. You will help ensure high-quality patient care, maintain a clean clinical environment, and support day-to-day operations in a two-day-per-week role (Thursday and Friday).

Essential duties include chair-side assistance, instrument sterilisation, stock management, and adherence to WHS and infection control standards.