Work with highly qualified people and latest technology in this exciting role that could take you just about anywhere in Australia.
Job Details
Other Ranks (Non Technical), Qualified
Dental surgery duties include chairside assistance to the Dental Officer or Dental Specialist, preparing and cleaning surgery, preparation of patient for treatment, clean, sterilise and storage of instruments, preparation and mixing of dental materials and processing of x-rays.
Administrative tasks include preparation, processing and filing of correspondence, reports, invoices, returns, scheduling appointments; maintaining, receiving and dispatching dental clinical records, and procuring and accounting for dental equipment and stores.
Work conditions - Dental Assistants normally work in environmentally controlled health facilities. Dental Assistants may be required to work in a deployed field dental unit.
Dental Assistants are exposed to infectious and hazardous substances and hazardous equipment on a daily basis, however provided proper attention is paid to safety precautions, there is a low risk of injury.
