Experienced Receptionist / Dental Assistant

We are looking for an experienced dental assistant to join our practice in Redfern for anywhere between 3 and 5 days a week. We are about to lose a DA due to a move to the country, and we also need a receptionist. We have 2 roles to fill, we can take one person for 5 days a week, or two people part time.

It is our priority to hire someone with relevant DA experience.

The role will mostly involve a mix of chair side assisting, lab work and steri. However, as a small practice the role will require someone who is flexible and willing/able to occasionally sub in at reception, and with other tasks around the practice.

Our ideal candidate is a person who:

Has at least 1 year experience in:

• Customer/Patient facing roles
• Chairside assistance during clinical procedures
• Sterilisation of clinical instruments and infection control
• Cleaning and preparing the surgery for dental treatments
• Bonus for those who have experience in intra oral scanning and CEREC

Have the following attributes:

• A patient-oriented attitude, and willingness to help
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanour
• An eye for detail and a commitment to providing the best possible service
• The ability to work as part of a team
• A desire to learn and develop
• Fluent in English
• On the job training will be provided for our practice management system (Praktika)

About Redfern Street Dental:

The practice is situated in a very central and convenient location, close to public transport, with plenty of on street parking close by, and great cafes and restaurants to visit during your breaks. The team is young, vibrant and very friendly.

We are a relatively new 2 chair practice in Redfern (since March 2022). A fully digital practice, with brand new equipment, including CEREC, iTero scanner, Aquacare Twin, composite warmers, Sprintray 3D Printer, rotary endo, Gemini laser, and OPG.

We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of patient care, creating an environment that is warm and inviting, and one which makes our patients enjoy their visit to their dentist. We are looking to build a strong team who are willing to work collaboratively within the practice. We refer our patients to each other depending on who will best serve the needs of the patient. Most importantly, we have an amazing team that work well together within a supportive environment and are looking to build on the team by hiring additional people with similar values and ideals around patient care. We want you to love coming to work here.

How to apply:

Please email us with your CV if you would like to apply.

Pay: $35.00 – $38.00 per hour

Work Location: In person