Dental Assistant / Dental Receptionist

at  Teachers Health Fund

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.

• 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