Dental Assistant / Dental Receptionist

• No late evenings
• State of the art, multi-disciplinary centre
• Health centres located near public transport hubs

We are looking for a Dental Assistant's/Receptionists to join our Wollongong Health Centre, on permanent part-time basis. Our DA’s assist across the entire spectrum of general dentistry maintaining infection control standards, and ensuring instrument sterilisation within the Teachers Health Centre. You will also need to be able to work within our front of house area, ensuring the smooth operation of the dental stream under the DPM’s guidance. You’ll manage front-of-house tasks such as invoicing, treatment receipts, and appointment bookings.
 
Our centre is open Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm and Saturdays 8.30am-2.30pm. 
 
What we have to offer?

• No late evenings
• State of the art, multi-disciplinary centre
• Opportunity to work with specialist Dentists
• A fantastic company culture and strong brand that you can stand proudly behind
• Health centres located near public transport hubs

Who are we?
Teachers Health, was created by teachers for teachers over 65 years ago and is the only health fund exclusively for the education community. As a not-for-profit health fund, we exist for our members covering the lives of over 400,000 teachers, education staff & their families.
 
What are we looking for?

• Minimum 2 years experience in Dental Assisting and Dental Reception
• Strong knowledge and application of infection control processes
• A positive and professional communication style
• Dental Assisting Cert III or equivalent is beneficial
• Previous experience with Oasis is beneficial
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail 
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service and to go above and beyond for our members
• A positive can-do attitude and able to work well in a team

Some of your key responsibilities would be:

• Deliver comprehensive, high quality dental assistance to dentists
• Complete all dental activities in line with Infection Control policy and procedures including work in the sterilizing room & in the lab areas
• Comply with Australian Dental Association (ADA) legislation and policies;
• Complete the daily activities of reception, responsible for the efficient delivery of customer service
• Schedule appointments for patients and efficient maintenance of the appointment scheduler
• Confirm patients for upcoming appointments
• Efficient and effective completion of any/all tasks delegated by the DPM, SDM or Clinical Director for the progress/operation of the dental stream
• Contribute to the effective operations of Teachers Dental and Health Centres including relieving other team members as required

How do I apply?
Click APPLY NOW and send in your updated CV and an (optional) cover letter, telling us why you would be a good fit for the role.
 
Teachers Health values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with [email protected]