Darlinghurst Dental stands out from other dental practices. We work together as a team to help our patients achieve their dental health goals and feel proud of their smiles. We embrace the latest technology, including cloud-based systems, a paperless office and online bookings, making life easier for both our patients and our team. Our practice is modern, spacious, full of natural light and beautifully designed with both patients and staff in mind.
We are looking for an friendly Dental Assistant (part time or casual) to join our great team primarily during the week, with some occasional half-day Saturdays. We want someone who takes pride in their work and will go the extra mile to enhance patient experience. The role is part-time, 2 to 3 days per week, with the opportunity to pick up extra shifts to cover annual leave, sick leave and busy periods. We see patients from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm weekdays and from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm two Saturdays a month
Do you want to help the patient achieve their dental health goals? Do you want to use the latest technology in dental treatment? Do you want to work in a beautiful dental practice in a fabulous location? If so, then this position is for you - so come work as part of the treatment team to help patients take pride in their smiles.
Interviews will commence on Monday 20th July, and will be held in the evening. The initial interview will be an online video meeting with the Principle Dentist and Practice Manager. Successful candidates will progress to a face-to-face meeting at the dental practice. The final candidate will be selected from those that progress to trial.
Job tasks and responsibilities
Your day-to-day responsibilities will be:
- Assisting the dentist with clinical procedures and treatments
- Sterilisation of instruments and preparation for procedures
- Open and close down of clinical areas
- Oral hygiene and post-operative instruction with patients
- General patient support and care
- Practice stock management and equipment maintenance and testing
- Preparation of patient lab work
Skills and experience
- Experience as a Dental Assistant (minimum 12 months, 2 years+ preferred) and/or Dental Assistant qualifications (Cert III/IV)
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to show initiative
- Enjoy working in a team
- A sense of humour and a positive outlook.
- English to a professional standard
- IT proficiency/Willing to learn
- Willing to learn new skills
Job benefits and perks
- Great professional and friendly team
- Modern, bright and beautifully design dental practice
- Close to public transport, shops, cafes, bars and the CBD
- Career progression and training
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $30.00 – $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Dental assistance: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Dental Assisting qualification (Cert III or IV) (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
