Dental Assistant

Shine Family Dental Surgery; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shine Family Dental Surgery in Wyndham Vale, VIC is seeking a Full-Time Dental Assistant to support daily clinical operations and patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The role includes chairside assistance, room preparation, infection control, assisting with dental procedures and some reception tasks when required. Flexible availability and a professional team environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a dental assisting qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Strong infection control and sterilisation knowledge.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during general dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and materials before procedures.
• Maintain infection control and sterilisation standards.
• Assist with dental X-rays and radiographs when required.
• Prepare patients for treatment and provide post-procedure care.
• Maintain accurate and organised clinical records.
• Support dentists to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Dental assisting qualification

1 year experience

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

Dental assisting qualification

Job description

Shine Family Dental Surgery is currently looking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our team in Wyndham Vale, VIC. If you are passionate about patient care and enjoy working in a fast-paced dental environment, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview

The Dental Assistant will work closely with multiple dentists to support daily clinical operations. The role includes chairside assistance, maintaining infection control standards, preparing treatment rooms, assisting with dental procedures, and supporting reception tasks when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during general dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, dental instruments, and materials before procedures
• Ensure strict infection control and sterilisation standards are maintained
• Assist with dental X-rays and radiographs when required
• Prepare patients for treatment and provide post-procedure care
• Maintain accurate and organised clinical records
• Support dentists to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations

Skills and Experience

• Relevant dental assisting qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience working as a Dental Assistant
• Strong understanding of infection control and sterilisation procedures
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy dental clinic environment

Requirements

• Flexible availability for working hours
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Join Shine Family Dental Surgery and be part of a professional dental team dedicated to providing quality patient care.