Description:
Chermside and North Lakes Paediatric Dental Care is seeking an enthusiastic experienced part-time dental assistant to join our dedicated team.
ABOUT THE PRACTICE
Chermside and North Lakes Paediatric Dental Care is a specialist practice providing a full scope of paediatric dental care for infants, children and adolescents as well as children with special needs. We are a highly motivated, experienced and supportive team of specialist paediatric dentist, OHT and qualified assistants committed to exceptional patient care.
ABOUT THE POSITION
- Part-time – Average 32 hours. No weekends, no evenings.
- On-site role at both Chermside and North Lakes branches
- Assist the paediatric dentist / oral health therapist in various dental procedures and treatments involving all aspects of paediatric dentistry, including preventive and restorative treatment, treatment under sedation and general anaesthesia, minor oral surgery, trauma management, interceptive orthodontic treatment, and behaviour management.
- Prepare and organize the dental operatory for patient treatment in surgery and theatre sessions in the hospital setting.
- Sterilise and maintain dental instruments and equipment
- Provide chairside assistance (4-handed) to the specialist dentist during examinations (including charting) and procedures under nitrous oxide sedation.
- Provide dental procedure assisting under general anaesthetic in the hospital setting
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and safety standards
- Collaborate with the dental team to ensure a seamless patient experience
- Stock maintenance/ordering
- Extended patient care where required including administration support by processing payments, making and confirming appointments, managing patient records and correspondence
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Ability to be accredited at the hospital for assisting in general anaesthesia sessions which MUST require completion of Cert III in Dental Assisting
- Minimum 3 years in clinical dental assisting
- Sound knowledge of dental procedures and terminology and item numbers
- Experience in Dental for Window preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents and children
- Initiative, ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining a clean and organized workspace
- Flexibility, reliability, and punctuality
- Enjoy and confident working with children and parent/carer
- Own transport and license
- Full working rights in Australia
BENEFITS TO YOU
- Work with cohesive, dedicated, and supportive team
- No weekend or evening work.
- Ongoing education and professional development provided
- Competitive remuneration based on experience and skill
We value our team members and the contribution they make to the success of the practice. If you think you would make a great addition to our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please forward your current CV and a short cover letter addressing the above criteria to:
Practice Manager
E: [emailprotected]
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
It is a requirement of employment that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before employment commencing
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Penalty rates
Application Question(s):
- Have you completed Certificate III in Dental Assisting?
Education:
- Certificate I - IV (Required)
Experience:
- Dental assistance: 3 years (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person