Dental Assistant

Description:

Location

Casey Community Health Service - Cranbourne, Casey Community Health Service - Berwick

Position Summary

• Gain satisfaction from the positive difference that our program makes
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
• Full time, Permanent position 3 days Cranbourne / 2 days Berwick

Reporting to the Team Coordinator, you will work closely with a committed and passionate team. You will be the first point of contact both over the phone and face to face with patients so your presentation and communication will be key to your success.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide chairside assistance
• Maintain infection control standards
• Managing appointments and systems
• Scanning, filing and faxing confidential documents
• Making appointments in person and over the phone
• Facilitate patient flow by communicating with patients and clinical staff

Your Skills and Experience:

To be considered for this important role you will ideally possess the following:

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting (essential)
• Certificate IV in Oral Health Promotion
• good organisational skills and a positive, enthusiastic attitude towards work
• a full understanding of infection control procedures and tracking systems
• thorough and extensive knowledge of dental procedures
• a friendly, outgoing and reliable demeanour
• strong communication and relationship skills
• well-developed clinical and administrative skills

Previous experience with Titanium software would be an advantage but is not mandatory.