Clinical Assistant (Dental)

• Full time role
• 5 days (occasional weekend work)
• $78k package (inclusive of super)

ABOUT US

The Australian Dental Association NSW Centre for Professional Development (ADA NSW CPD) is a leading national education provider of professional development activities for dentists and their teams. The Centre’s world-class facilities, including a 25-seat clinical training centre, 4 dental training bays and sterilisation room, are used for courses and events, hands-on workshops, venue hire and live broadcasts/webinars. We also run external conferences and engage with the wider dental community to inspire, support and empower dental professionals in the advancement of oral health. 

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Proven clinical experience in a dental setting (min. 3 years),
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting preferred but not essential,
• Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) preferred but not essential,
• A demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds,
• A service-oriented style with professional manner and exceptional customer service,
• A friendly, positive and helpful attitude,
• The ability to multi-task and prioritise, with excellent organisational and time management skills,
• Self-motivation and be punctual, adaptable and receptive to input from others,
• Strong communication skills, 
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment,
• A willingness to take initiative and look for ways to improve processes.

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Monitoring the facilities, equipment and instruments on a routine basis,
• Preparing course materials, x-rays, training models and participant kits/trays in advance of course days,
• Assisting in the preparation of course planning,
• Welcoming presenters, and participants on arrival,
• Providing chairside and general clinical assistance to presenters and participants throughout the day,
• Setting up the clinical training centre and lecture room for courses, hires and other ADA NSW events, including assembling or disassembling microscopes or other equipment as needed, 
• Ensuring the frasaco heads and simulation units are in working order,
• Ensuring guests are aware of the IPC procedures in the facility,
• Appropriate removal of clinical waste,
• Monitoring stock and alerting the Clinical Coordinator if materials or equipment need replacing,
• Answering questions around the use of CPD equipment in Dental Training Bays and Clinical Training Centre,
• Sterilisation of instruments (human use and non-human use, according to the appropriate process),
• Cleaning and maintenance of surgeries, lecture room and training centre after each workday (or as required when not in use),
• Providing support to Clinical Coordinator during inventory and stocktakes throughout the year when required,
• Assisting Clinical Coordinator to ensure all Clinical Procedures are documented and kept up to date,
• Occasional travel to support off-site educational programs, both in NSW and interstate,
• Complying with ADA NSW policies and procedures to ensure a professional and safe work environment for self and others,
• Adhering to Work, Health and Safety policies and procedures,
• Adhering to the Safe Food Handling and Infection Control requirements,
• Assigned additional responsibilities and projects on an ad-hoc basis, including occasional weekend work, under the supervision of the CPD manager, based on skills and experience.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within ADA NSW – the peak body representing the dentistry profession in NSW and the ACT. 

Be part of our goal-oriented and supportive Centre for Professional Development team to build your own skills and, through education, help ADA NSW execute our organisation’s mission to inspire, support and empower the dental profession to advance oral health.

If this description sounds like you, please click apply or send your covering letter and resume to ***************@adacpd.com.au and visit our website for more information about ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development: www.adacpd.com.au