Dental Assistant - Hornsby (Hornsby Shire)

Job Overview HCF Dental is seeking a dedicated and qualified Casual Dental Assistant to join our team at our Hornsby Dental Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about delivering exceptional clinical support and maintaining a welcoming, efficient environment for patients and team members. Location and Schedule Casual Dental Assistant based at Hornsby Dental Centre, 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday). Key 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.
- Support the Practice Manager and Dentist in Charge, promoting teamwork and smooth dental centre operations.
- Monitor patient day sheets, prepare 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. Key Performance Areas
- Efficient management of handpieces, stock, and materials.
- Satisfactory assistance and competency in all dental assistant duties.
- Teamwork and cooperation, including flexibility for additional tasks.
- Good communication, punctuality and attendance.
- Commitment to learning and adherence to infection prevention, WHS, and PPE standards. Skills, Experience & 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.
- CertificateIII in Dental Assisting.
- Desirable:
- Reception experience or willingness to be cross‑trained.
- Qualifications in radiography, sterilising, and/or first aid. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rr131