Dental Assistant
The Hospitals Contribution Fund of AustraliaPlease note this is a full time permanent position
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical assistance to the dentist and ensure a comfortable environment for patients and team members
Comply with HCF Dental Quality Management System, policies, and procedures
Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient clinical environment
Support the Practice Manager and Dentist in Charge by fostering teamwork and smooth centre operations
Key Focus Areas
Patient Flow: Monitor day sheets, coordinate patient appointments, and assist with emergency patients
Chair Side Assisting: Prepare instruments and materials, assist during clinical procedures, and develop radiographs
Surgery Organisation: Uphold infection control, manage surgery changeovers, and maintain stock and equipment
Sterile Supply: Clean and sterilise instruments, validate sterilisation cycles, and maintain stock levels
Work Health & Safety: Comply with WHS standards, report hazards, and participate in safety training
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Qualifications
Demonstrated dental knowledge and experience
Neat appearance and commitment to personal hygiene
Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
Demonstrated initiative and common sense
Basic computer literacy
Desirable
Reception experience or willingness to cross-train
Qualifications in radiography, sterilising, and/or first aid
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
About HCF
At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.
We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.
Culture & Benefits
Purpose-driven passion
We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.
Wellness and work-life balance
We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:
Flexible working arrangements
50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
Family-friendly certified employer
18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.
Collaboration and inclusivity
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.
Continuous learning and growth
We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.
Next steps
If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition – peopleservices@hcf.com.au to discuss.
We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date.