Dental Assistant/Receptionist

We are looking for a Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our ever growing, Adelaide team on a full-time permanent basis. Our DA’s assist across the entire spectrum of general dentistry and as required on reception to cover breaks and/or leave. Experience in all areas is not necessary, if you have a willingness to learn we can teach you!
 
Our centre is open Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm and Saturdays 8.30am-2.30pm. 

What we have to offer?

• 6 weeks of annual leave
• No late evenings 
• Subsidised private health insurance and discounts on our products and services
• Opportunities to up skill
• State of the art, multi-disciplinary centre
• Fantastic central location in Adelaide
• Employee well-being programme 
• An annual corporate wardrobe allowance 

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 12 months experience in Dental Assisting
• Strong knowledge and application of infection control processes
• A positive and professional communication style
• The ability to cover reception as required 
• Dental Assisting Cert III or equivalent is beneficial
• Previous experience with Oasis is beneficial

Some of your key responsibilities would be:

• Deliver comprehensive, high quality dental assistance to dentists
• Complete all dental activities in line with Infection Control policy and procedures including work in the sterilising room & in the lab areas
• Contribute to the effective operations of Teachers Dental and Health Centres including relieving other Dental Assistants and Receptionists as required
• Comply with Australian Dental Association (ADA) legislation and policies.
• A positive can-do attitude and able to work well in a team
• A high level of customer of our service, as we are for our members, not profit

Who are we?
Teachers Health, was created by teachers for teachers over 65 years ago and is the only health fund exclusively for the education community. As a not-for-profit health fund, we exist for our members covering the lives of over 360,000 teachers, education staff & their families.

How do I apply?

Click APPLY NOW and send in your updated CV and an (optional) cover letter, telling us why you would be a good fit for the role. Due to the high number of applicants, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Teachers Health values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with ****@teachershealth.com.au

All candidates must be willing to undertake national police check as part of our recruitment process.