Dental Assistant

About the role

Dental for Everybody is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team on a casual basis at our Chirnside Park location. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic dental practice where you will provide essential support to our dentists. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth clinical operations, maintaining high standards of patient care, and contributing to a welcoming environment for our patients. This casual position offers flexibility whilst allowing you to make a meaningful difference in patients' oral health outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting dentists during clinical procedures by preparing instruments, materials and equipment

• Providing chairside support to ensure patient comfort and safety during dental treatments

• Sterilising and maintaining dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection control protocols

• Recording patient medical and dental histories and maintaining accurate clinical notes

• Preparing treatment rooms and restocking supplies as required

• Greeting patients, scheduling appointments and managing reception duties

• Supporting the dental team with administrative tasks including filing, data entry and organisation of patient records

• Maintaining a clean, hygienic and professional environment throughout the practice

• Following all health and safety regulations and infection control procedures

What we're looking for

• Completion of a Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting, or equivalent qualification recognised by the Dental Board of Australia
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Dental Assistant, or eligibility to register
• Knowledge of dental procedures, terminology and clinical protocols
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to patient care
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative dental team
• Basic computer skills for managing patient records and appointment systems

What we offer

At Dental for Everybody, we value our team members and are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We offer competitive casual rates of pay and the flexibility to balance work with other commitments. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced dental professionals in a modern, well-equipped practice. Our team environment emphasises collaboration, respect and a shared commitment to patient-centred care. We are co-located with a commercial gym, which you will be given a complimentary membership as well!

Apply now

If you are a qualified Dental Assistant seeking casual work opportunities in a supportive and patient-focused practice, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application including your resume, relevant qualifications and AHPRA registration details to Dental for Everybody at Chirnside Park. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.