Dental Assistant

The Paediatric Dental Practice; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paediatric Dental Practice in Benowa is seeking an experienced dental assistant to support paediatric patients in both our rooms and hospital GA settings. You will help chairside during a range of procedures, maintain infection control and keep accurate clinical records, while ensuring smooth patient flow and a welcoming team environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate III in Dental Assisting, are warm and reliable, and comfortable working with children and families.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting is essential.
• Warm and approachable; good communication with children, families and colleagues.
• Reliable and organised; able to work independently or in a team.
• Present professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist chairside for paediatric dental procedures in rooms and in hospital.
• Maintain infection control and sterilisation per guidelines.
• Keep accurate clinical records.
• Support patient flow and clinicians throughout the day.
• Be part of a friendly team creating a great patient experience.

Skills

Communication with families

Organisation

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

The Paediatric Dental Practice – Benowa QLD

About us

We are a well-established specialist dental practice. Our aim is to give children a positive experience in a caring and supportive environment, and to make their families feel welcome and looked after too.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced dental assistant who takes pride in their work and enjoys helping children feel at ease. You will work mostly in our rooms, with some sessions in a hospital-based general anaesthetic setting alongside our clinicians.

What you will be doing

• Assisting chairside for a range of paediatric dental procedures, in our rooms and in hospital
• Looking after infection control and sterilisation in line with current guidelines
• Helping keep accurate clinical records
• Supporting patient flow and our clinicians throughout the day
• Being part of a friendly team that works together to create a great experience for our patients

About you

• You hold a Certificate III in Dental Assisting (essential)
• You are warm and approachable, with good communication skills with children, families and colleagues
• You are reliable and organised, and happy working independently or as part of a team
• You take pride in your professional presentation
• Paediatric experience is not required. We are happy to show you the ropes.