Dental Assistance - Chairside

Cockatoo Dental; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 52.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Cockatoo Dental is a modern, growing, family-run practice located in VIC. This casual position focuses on chairside assisting with occasional reception duties in a busy clinical environment. You will work as part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering excellent patient care.

Join a friendly, collaborative clinic offering exposure to a wide range of treatments and a modern, well-equipped practice. Flexible casual shifts help balance work and life while contributing to outstanding patient

Formación

• 1–2 years of dental assisting experience.
• Competent in chairside assisting and 4-handed dentistry.
• Strong infection control practices.

Responsabilidades

• Provide efficient 4-handed chairside assistance across dental procedures.
• Prepare surgeries, instruments and materials ahead of appointments.
• Anticipate clinicians' needs and maintain smooth patient flow.
• Maintain high standards of infection control and sterilisation.
• Assist with patient care and comfort during treatment.
• Support reception and team members when required.
• Take initiative to support daily clinic operations.

Conocimientos

Dental assisting

Chairside

4-handed dentistry

Infection control

Patient care

Reception duties

Descripción del empleo

Cockatoo, VIC | Casual Position
Only 20 minutes from Berwick, Officer and Pakenham

About the role

This is a casual position focused on chairside assisting, with occasional reception duties as required. The role involves working in a busy clinical environment, delivering excellent patient care and working as part of a supportive team.

Key responsibilities

Providing efficient 4-handed chairside assistance across a range of dental procedures

Preparing surgeries, instruments and materials ahead of appointments

Anticipating clinicians' needs and ensuring smooth patient flow

Maintaining high standards of infection control and sterilisation

Assisting with patient care and comfort throughout treatment

Supporting reception and other team members when required

Taking initiative and contributing to the smooth daily operation of the clinic

About you

At least 1-2 years of dental assisting experience

Confident and competent in chairside assisting and 4-handed dentistry

Excellent infection control knowledge and practices

Organised, proactive and able to keep up in a busy clinical environment

Communicates warmly and professionally with patients and colleagues

A genuine team player who willingly supports others

Adaptable, takes initiative and responds positively to feedback

Reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work

About us

Cockatoo Dental is a modern, growing, family-run dental practice. We are a friendly, collaborative workplace with supportive dentists and experienced team members. We offer a modern, well-equipped practice with state of the art equipment.

Work alongside supportive dentists and experienced team members

Friendly, collaborative workplace where teamwork is genuinely valued

Exposure to a wide range of treatments, including complex dentistry and IV sedation

Modern, well-equipped practice with state of the art equipment

Opportunities to learn, develop and expand your clinical skills

Flexible casual shifts, to support work life balance

Be part of a positive team that takes pride in providing exceptional patient care