Dentist Assistant

Seeking a work life balance? Progressive firm with a strong focus on employee development has a key opportunity for a talented Dentist.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a group of motivated and committed Dentists with a reputation for high standards of service. You will be working with a passionate and highly experienced team that are focused on the wellbeing of both their employees and clients.

They are focused on, and dedicated to the development and retention of exceptional personnel through extensive training, a progressive work environment, the pursuit of profitable and exciting projects and very competitive salaries.

Responsibilities
- Make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment and obtain medical records
- Hand instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare tray setups for dental procedures and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care
- Prepare materials for making impressions and restorations, expose radiographs and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist
- Remove sutures, apply anaesthetics to gums or cavity-preventive agents to teeth, remove excess cement used in the filing process and place rubber dams on the teeth to isolate them for individual treatment

Responsibilities / Skills
- A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
- Excellent knowledge of workplace OHS
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of D4W is desirable
- Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting is desirable
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to maintain good relationships with all staff
- High level organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Interested applicants should contact Denny Payne (02) 9262 2201 in our Sydney office. Alternatively, please email your Curriculum Vitae to dpayne@cpghealth.com.au quoting Ref. ID. DP021.