We are seeking a friendly, hard working team player to join our existing team. Applicants with all levels of prior experience are encouraged to apply for our dental assistant position. We provide specialised training and the opportunity to learn skills that will be invaluable. 

Our new team member's duties will vary throughout the week and will include:

• Chair-side dental assisting
• Instrument re-processing and sterilisation
• Reception duties to support the administration team

This role offers:

• Permanent part-time employment
• Consistent days and hours of work
• No late nights or weekends
• 18 - 32 hours per week 
• Job stability in an established practice
• Renumeration starting well above average and which reflects your developing skill set or prior transferrable skills

Endodontics at Port Macquarie is a private and independently owned dental specialist practice that offers a cheerful and supportive environment and values the contribution our employees make to the practice. Positive practice culture and personal job satisfaction are important to us.  We encourage team members to develop skills and build a career in dentistry.  We strive to provide the highest level of patient care with a friendly and personalised approach.

We are a small team that strive to support each other and work to achieve common goals. Management are focused on ensuring you feel appreciated for your contribution to the practice.

On the job training, so that you feel confident in assisting for procedures and completing reception duties within a specialist practice is anticipated and will be happily provided.

Our ideal candidate would:

• Have an interest in making dental assisting a long term career and be looking for opportunities to grow and progress. 
• Possibly have no prior experience but be open to learning new skills.  If this sounds like you, you may be our perfect fit! We have a strong focus on finding the right person for our team and are happy to provide all training required.
• Be open to completing a formal qualification in dental assisting.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and an eagerness to learn new skills. Embrace the learning process regardless of your level of experience.
• Be a team player. Take initiative within your role and to support the team at all times.
• Be passionate about exceeding patient expectations and providing exceptional care.
• Enjoy face to face interactions with people of all age groups.
• Be an excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bring enthusiasm and a strong work ethic into the workplace.
• Feel confident with technology or have some prior experience using dental practice software (experience with Apple computers an advantage).

Our Practice is located close to public transport in the heart of the Port Macquarie business district. There is ample, free car parking available.

Please apply directly via Seek and include a cover letter introducing yourself. Please provide contact details for two professional or personal referees. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.