Dental Assistant at HCF Corporation

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assistance, Infection Control, Stock Maintenance, Data Entry, Radiograph Development, Sterilisation, WHS Compliance, Teamwork, Communication, Confidentiality, Computer Literacy, Initiative

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

HCF Dental is seeking a dedicated and professional Dental Assistant to join our team at our Melbourne 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 As a Dental Assistant, you will work alongside our dentists and Practice Manager to ensure high-quality patient care, compliance with our Dental Quality Management System, and the smooth running of day-to-day operations. Please note this is a full time position, 5 days a week (no weekend work) based out of our Collins Street Dental Center in Melbourne's CBD. 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 for 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. Desirable: Reception experience or willingness to be cross-trained. Qualifications in radiography, sterilising, and/or first aid. Certificate III in Dental Assisting. About HCF At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric. We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together. Culture & Benefits Purpose-driven passion We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused. Wellness and work-life balance We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include: Flexible working arrangements 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover Family-friendly certified employer 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products. Collaboration and inclusivity We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status. Continuous learning and growth We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity. Next steps If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition – peopleservices@hcf.com.au to discuss. We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date. At HCF, we want our people to feel supported and empowered to be their best self at work. We create a flexible, inclusive, family-friendly culture so our employees are inspired and motivated to achieve the best for themselves and our members. Our purpose is to bring a human touch to every part of the healthcare system, in big ways and small. Our values inform the way we do things. They help us build the culture we need to realise our purpose. Our values are to: Step Forward Get There Together Make it Better Stay Human Walk in Their Shoes. We’ve invested in our people and teams to ensure they’re equipped to reach their career goals. We help team members expand their skill sets and develop personally through various internal and external courses, as well as broaden their on-the-job experience through transfers, secondments or promotions.

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant will provide clinical assistance to dentists, ensuring patient comfort and efficiency while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment. Key duties include chair-side support, instrument processing, stock management, and upholding infection control and WHS standards.