Dental Assistant

Bupa Dental; Freshwater; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Gym and spa discounts

Partner discounts (Apple, Samsung, JB 

Hi-Fi)

Job summary

Bupa Dental in Freshwater, NSW is looking for a Dental Assistant to support safe clinical care and maintain infection control standards. You will assist dentists with chair-side tasks, manage equipment and ensure rooms are clean and prepared.

This role includes AI-assisted interview as part of the selection process, with opportunities to grow within the Bupa network and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 12 months’ experience as a Dental Assistant in Australia.
• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting preferred.
• Ability to assist dental professionals with chair-side tasks and x-ray procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
• Prepare and sterilise treatment rooms and instruments.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and workflow.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

X-ray procedures knowledge

Safety standards

Education

Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting

Tools

Dental instruments handling

Suction use

Job description

• Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am – 6:00pm and Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Practice Details: Chairs - 5 | Practice Information

At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people tolive longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we. We’re investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you’ll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility. Just imagine the impact you could make.

The purpose of the Dental Assistant role is to support the delivery of safe clinical care and procedures and contribute to achieving patient care goals in dental health. This role ensures that all equipment and supplies adhere to infection control standards, including the sterilisation and processing of dental equipment and the treatment rooms are maintained in a safe and organised manner.

What you’ll need to make it possible

• Ideally 12 months’ experience working as a Dental Assistant in Australia
• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded
• Provide chair-side assistance for dental professionals providing dental treatment including usage of suction, passing instruments and materials, mixing techniques, assist in x-rays procedures and knowledge of instrumentation.
• Clean and prepare the treatment room, dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection control standards and BDC procedures;
• Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplace.
• Is responsible for work performed with a medium level of accountability or discretion
• Assist with the management of appointment schedules including booking, cancellation, rebooking and confirming appointments as required.

As part of the application process, you may be invited to complete a short online interview powered by AI. This takes around 30 minutes and helps us gain a deeper understanding of your experience and strengths.

Why you’ll love it?

• We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.
• With access to continuous learning, development programs, and internal career pathways, you’ll be supported to grow your career and take the next step with confidence.
• Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl. health insurance discounts) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few). We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people’s health, wellbeing, and futures.

Here at Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.