Dental Assistant

Yarra Smiles; Canberra; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Yarra Smiles in Canberra is seeking an enthusiastic dental assistant for a permanent part-time role from Monday to Thursday. The candidate should have at least 1 year of experience in Australia, with Cert III or IV in Dental Assisting preferred and strong communication skills.

The role covers chairside assistance, front office tasks, and maintaining strict infection control and room preparation. Training on new technology is encouraged in a supportive, privately owned practice.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a dental assistant in Australia.
• Experience is preferable but not essential.
• Strong communication and phone skills required.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Open to learning new technology.
• Cert III or IV in Dental Assisting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assistance and sterilisation duties.
• Front office duties: answering calls, booking appointments, recalls, patient communication and processing payments when required.
• Preparing and cleaning treatment rooms, ensuring strict infection control procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Patient care

Education

Cert III or IV in Dental Assisting

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic dental assistant to join our busy, privately owned practice in a permanent part-time position from Monday to Thursday.

Yarra Smiles offers high-quality dentistry in a friendly environment.

This role suits a candidate with at least 1 year of experience as a dental assistant in Australia. Experience is preferable but not essential.

Main Responsibilities:

• Chairside assistance and sterilisation duties
• Front office duties: answering calls, booking appointments, recalls, patient communication and processing payments, when required.
• Preparing and cleaning treatment rooms, ensuring strict infection control procedures

Requirements:

• Strong communication and phone skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Reliable, polite, and committed to patient care
• Open to learning new technology
• Candidates with a Cert III or IV in Dental Assisting will be preferred.

Please note this role has been listed on behalf of the practice, and all applications will be sent directly to the practice.