Casual Dental Assistant - Flexible Hours and Growth

Maven Dental Hervey Bay; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual hours

Supportive experienced team

Training and professional development

Job summary

Maven Dental Hervey Bay is currently seeking a casual Dental Assistant to support our dentists chairside at Urraween Road Medical Centre, Hervey Bay. You’ll work with a friendly team to deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, preparation and sterilisation, patient comfort, accurate notes, and stock management. Flexible shifts cover leave and busy periods, with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant and/or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or higher)
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilisation protocols
• A calm, reassuring manner with nervous patients
• Clear and professional communication with patients and the team
• A willingness to share your experience and support newer team members

Responsibilities

• Providing chairside assistance across general, restorative and preventive treatments
• Assisting with extractions and other surgical procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms and sterilising instruments in line with infection control standards
• Keeping patients comfortable and informed, especially those who feel anxious
• Maintaining accurate clinical notes and charting in the practice management software
• Helping with stock control and ordering for your surgery

Skills

Chairside support

Infection control

Communicating with anxious patients

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Maven Dental Hervey Bay is currently seeking a casual Dental Assistant to support our dentists chairside at Urraween Road Medical Centre, Hervey Bay. You’ll work with a friendly team to deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, preparation and sterilisation, patient comfort, accurate notes, and stock management. Flexible shifts cover leave and busy periods, with ongoing training and development opportunities.