We are looking for a vibrant and passionate dental assistant to join our Bentleigh East and outreach team on a 12-month Fixed Term part-time basis (parental leave). You will work 8am – 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday with rotating late night roster Tuesday and Wednesday. No weekend work required. Our supportive administration team consists of three receptionists, practice manager and dental assistant team leader, which means no reception work required.

Our team has a focus in delivering better oral health for the local community, making a real difference to our patient’s lives.

BHN Dental Service consists of a longstanding team of 80 staff members across 4 sites. Some of our dental team have been working with the local community for over 25 years. With a wealth of knowledge, support and mentoring.

As the Dental Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Provide quality collaborative chairside assistance to our dentists, dental therapists and oral health therapist.
• Maintain and implement infection control standards within the dental surgery and sterilisation bay.
• Clinic based and outreach services - Providing oral health education and promotion to our patients as required.
• Excellent time management to ensure the clinic runs to schedule. Primarily providing clinical excellence via high-quality care in the clinical setting.
• Ability and willingness to work with a range of clients to assist the general clinic as required.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to liaise with families, carers and other professionals from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds.

About you

• Qualified as a Dental Assistant with Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting.
• Knowledge of patient care processes, techniques and terminology within a community health environment.
• Demonstrate a high quality of patient care, positive attitude and the ability to learn.
• Well presented with a professional demeanour and able to work in a team environment.
• You will have a professional and customer service focused approach, with strong communication skills to liaise with clients.
• Previous experience with Titanium is preferred but not essential.

Benefits working at BHN

• Enjoy the constancy and set hours within a community health dental environment, no more weekend patients!
• Supportive and positive team culture.
• Easy and free all day street parking.
• NFP tax- free salary packaging amount up to $18,550 per annum to use tax free towards mortgage, rent, credit card, school fees and groceries.
• Working with in a multidisciplinary community health.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Networking opportunities across our network and expanding network.
• Employee Assistance Program - support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most.

To apply for this role

Interested in this position and excited about joining a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now by clicking "Apply Now" and submitting your resume.

For information about the role, please contact Vanessa Cea, Acting Lead Dental Assistant 9575 5333 [email protected] using the subject line: Dental Assistant - Community Health enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We will be shortlisting applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be contacted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected, so please don’t wait to apply!

Why Join BHN?

At Better Health Network, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation with over 800 employees across 22 locations. BHN is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services that promote health and wellbeing for all.

We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect, and Courage, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQI+ communities.

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