Dental Assistant

My Mareeba Dentist; Mareeba Shire; Sur place; AUD 44 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

My Mareeba Dentist, a well-established practice serving Mareeba and surrounds since 1939, is seeking a reliable Dental Assistant to join our friendly team. You will provide chairside assistance, prepare rooms, maintain instruments and uphold infection control standards.

This full-time role is 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am–5pm with an occasional RDO. Experience with Dental4Windows is advantageous, and Certificate III in Dental Assisting is preferred but we’ll consider enthusiastic

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting preferred.
• Experience with dental assisting is advantageous.
• Familiar with Dental4Windows software.

Responsabilités

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms before and after appointments.
• Sterilise and maintain dental instruments per infection control standards.
• Support patient preparation and comfort throughout treatment.
• Follow health and safety procedures and support daily operations.

Connaissances

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Willingness to learn

Formation

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Outils

Dental4Windows

Description du poste

My Mareeba Dentist is a well-established dental practice that has been servicing Mareeba and the surrounding communities of Far North Queensland since 1939. Our team consists of 3.5 full time dentists, a dental hygienist and 14 support staff. We are seeking a reliable, motivated and enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our friendly and growing team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Providing chairside assistance to dentists during a range of dental procedures.
• Preparing and cleaning treatment rooms before and after patient appointments.
• Cleaning, sterilising and maintaining dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection control standards.
• Assisting with patient preparation and ensuring patient comfort throughout treatment.
• Following workplace health and safety and infection control procedures.
• Supporting the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the practice.

Working Hours and Employment Details

• Full-time position, approximately 38 hours per week.
• Ongoing, long-term employment opportunity.
• Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
• RDO once a month
• Remuneration based on experience and qualifications (range $32-35/hour)

About You

• Reliable, punctual and well presented.
• Friendly and confident when communicating with patients and colleagues.
• Organised, adaptable and able to work in a busy team environment.
• Willing to learn and develop their dental assisting skills.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of patient care, cleanliness and infection control.
• Previous dental assisting experience and relevant qualifications (Certificate III in Dental Assisting) will be highly regarded. However, we are also willing to consider applicants who are enthusiastic about entering the dental industry and keen to learn.
• Familiarity with dental practice management software, particularly Dental4Windows, is advantageous.

This is a great opportunity to join an established regional dental practice with a supportive team and the opportunity to develop your skills in a varied clinical environment.