Oral Surgery Dental Assistant
Precision OMS - Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Geelong Vic
Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time (4 days/week) - No weekends or shift work - Competitive remuneration
Precision OMS is a well-established Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery practice in Geelong. We're looking for a motivated and compassionate Surgical Dental Assistant to join our small, friendly team on a permanent basis.
This is a genuine opportunity to develop specialist skills across a diverse range of advanced surgical procedures - including dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, corrective jaw surgery and hospital-based cases.
About the Role
Working closely with our surgeon across our consulting rooms and accredited private hospitals, you'll provide high-quality clinical support before, during and after surgery. Key responsibilities include:
- Chairside assistance during oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures (local anaesthetic, IV sedation and general anaesthetic)
- Preparing treatment rooms and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment
- Infection prevention and control to the highest standards
- Providing post-operative instructions and patient education
- Clinical photography and intraoral scanning
- OPG and Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging (for applicants with Cert IV - Dental Radiography)
- Collaborating with our clinical and admin team to deliver outstanding patient care
Procedures You'll Work Across
- Dental implant surgery, including All-on-4® full-arch rehabilitation
- Wisdom teeth removal
- Corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery
- Bone grafting and oral reconstructive procedures
- Exposure of impacted teeth and other dentoalveolar surgery
About You
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
- A caring, professional and patient-focused approach
- Willingness to learn and grow within a specialist surgical enviroment
- Due to the permanent nature of this role, applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- A qualification in either:
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting (essential)
- Certificate IV in Dental Assisting - Dental Radiography (highly regarded)
- Registered Nurse (RN) with an interest in surgical assisting (also welcome to apply)
Applications from Registered Nurses seeking a transition to a permanent weekday specialist role are also warmly welcomed.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration based on experience
- Permanent full-time or 4-day part-time employment (hours can vary depending if we are operating in the rooms or hospital)
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
- Specialist skills development in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Supportive, friendly and collaborative team culture with regular social events
- Modern facilities and advanced technology
- Work across specialist consulting rooms and accredited private hospitals
- No weekend, evening or shift work
- Christmas closure
- On-site car parking
- Uniform supplied
- Long-term career opportunity with an established specialist practice
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you'd be a great fit for Precision OMS. We'd love to hear from you!
Email your application to: [email protected]
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
