Dental Assistant

Bupa Dental; Geelong; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Partnership discounts (Apple/JB Hi-Fi)

Gym and spa discounts

Job summary

Bupa Dental Geelong is seeking a Dental Assistant to support safe clinical care and infection control. The role covers chair-side assistance, room preparation, instrument handling and aiding in x-ray procedures, with a focus on high-quality patient care.

Applicants ideally hold Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting and have about 12 months' local experience. The position runs part-time with maternity leave cover and potential permanency.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting is required or highly regarded.
• Ideally 12 months' experience as a Dental Assistant in Australia.
• Experience with chair-side assistance including suction, passing instruments, x-ray support.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of safe clinical care and procedures.
• Adhere to infection control standards and sterilisation procedures.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms and dental instruments.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and confirmations as required.

Skills

Dental Assistant

Chair-side assists

Infection control

Education

Cert III/IV Dental Assisting

Job description

• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part-Time maternity leave cover until 14 April 2027, with a strong likelihood of permanency. Wednesday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday, 8:00am to 3:00pm
• Practice Details: Chairs:2 | Close to Moorabool Street bus station!! | 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.

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.