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SalaryAbout the business and the role
The Dental Assistant is a key person in the delivery of dental care to patients. You will primarily be assisting the dentist in keeping the communities of Lismore and Ballina smiling. Help the dentist do cleaning of teeth, fillings, repairs and some minor surgery. Some sterilisation duties and light reception duties (making appointments) also required. The job may include some Saturdays.
Job tasks and responsibilities
You will need to be fast and efficient with preparing instruments for the dentist. You will need to maintain infection control standards in the sterilisation of equipment. Dental patients are usually anxious so having a caring and friendly nature is a definite advantage. Initially a casual position, becoming more permanent depending on suitability.
Skills and experience
On the job training provided for an exceptional candidate. Fast thinking, efficiency and organisational skills required to work under the time pressures in a dental practice. By the end of 2 years you will be encouraged to have completed a certificate 3 in dental assisting via TAFE.
Job benefits and perks
Work in the air conditioned comfort of a friendly and clean workplace. Send a cover letter with your CV to *******@bytesdental.com.au so we can get to know you a little better :) including why you want this job. Applications without cover letters are less likely to be read. Thanks!
