Pediatric Dental Assistant

Ortho Dent Inc; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ortho Dent Inc. in Bunbury, Australia invites applications for a Pediatric Dental Assistant. The role supports dentists with chairside procedures, takes dental radiographs, and ensures infection control and scheduling accuracy.

You will assist with patient comfort, provide aftercare instructions, and help with equipment sterilization and clinic setup. Applicants should have a Certificate III in Dental Assisting and experience with dental software.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent.
• Proficiency in chairside assistance and radiography.
• Strong infection control knowledge and OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists in patient care and chairside procedures.
• Take and develop dental radiographs.
• Maintain infection control across the clinic and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Radiography

Infection control

Patient communication

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tools

Dental software

HRIS

MS Word/Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Pediatric Dental Assistant

Purpose: The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist(s) in patient clinical procedures and provides treatment, assistance and comfort to patients. The Dental Assistant performs operational and clerical functions relating to the office and patient visits.

Essential Functions:

• Provides outstanding customer service with patient as #1 priority; partnering with team members, timely and successfully resolves patient concerns and questions
• Fully assists Dentist in the process of treating patients through chairside assisting as needed
• Takes and develops dental radiographs
• Records patient's medical history; takes blood pressure and pulse
• Serves as an infection control officer, develops infection control protocol and prepares and sterilize instruments and equipment
• Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as placement of a restoration
• Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to improve or maintain oral health including but not limited to tooth brushing, flossing, nutritional counseling
• Takes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts; models of teeth
• Operatory set up and break down
• Sterilizes instruments
• Effectively understands and utilizes company dental software, HRIS, applicable Microsoft Suite applications and other internet vehicles as necessary
• Understands company’s timekeeping system and enters hours worked and PTO appropriately and timely; gains pre-approval from Office Manager for overtime; notifies Office Manager immediately of discrepancy in hours paid through payroll
• Maintains facilities and equipment in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations including OSHA; follows required OSHA and Workers’ Compensation safety procedures and processes as necessary
• Completes continuing education as required by office and by law for certifications including but not limited to Dental Assisting, X-ray, and Nitrous; monitors so that certifications do not expire
• Travels as necessary for business related functions and training

Nonessential Functions:

• Orders supplies as necessary following office procedures and budget
• Performs additional tasks as necessary or assigned to achieve office/company goals

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.