About us
Victorian Maxillofacial Surgeons (VMS), a leading provider of specialised oral and maxillofacial surgical care, situated in Parkville, right near the Melbourne Zoo. We are committed to achieving outstanding patient results. Our expertise encompasses a range of procedures, including orthognathic surgery, dentoalveolar surgery, advanced dental implantology, and sleep and airway surgery. We utilize cutting-edge techniques and advanced technology within a comfortable and contemporary clinical setting, always maintaining a patient-focused approach and dedicating ourselves to compassionate and exceptional service to ensure a positive experience for everyone we treat.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing team, with the opportunity of transitioning to a permanent full-time position. This is an exciting opportunity to specialize in a surgical-focused role. As a Surgical Dental Assistant, your responsibilities will include assisting our oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the operating room across various hospitals and within our practice for local anesthesia procedures. You will be integral in managing patient care throughout their surgical journey, maintaining stringent infection control standards through the sterilization of instruments and equipment, and providing comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative instructions. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing and organizing surgical setups and ensuring the operating room is well-equipped, as well as maintaining accurate patient records.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have prior experience in Dental Assisting and/or Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, along with a strong understanding of infection control practices. Essential qualities include strong empathy and patient care skills, excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment. A Certificate III in Dental Assisting , working with children’s check and police check are a requirement, as is a valid driver's license and access to a car.
Pay: $32.00 – $39.00 per hour
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
