Dental Assistant

Plaza Dental; Mount Pleasant; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaza Dental in Mount Pleasant, QLD is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team, supporting dental professionals and ensuring a positive patient experience. You will assist during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, manage patient records, and help maintain a well-stocked, welcoming clinic focused on high-quality care.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of clinical experience, strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in the use of dental equipment and software.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality patient care.
• Confident communicating with patients and clinicians.
• Strong attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Reliable, caring and professional.

Responsibilities

• Assisting dentists during procedures by preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments and maintaining a high-quality hygiene & care environment
• Greeting patients and managing patient records
• Ensuring the dental clinic is well-stocked with necessary supplies and materials
• Providing excellent patient service and maintaining a welcoming, professional environment

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organising

Multitasking

Dental equipment

Dental software

Patient care

Reliability

Professionalism

Tools

Dental software

Equipment operation

Sterilisation techniques

Job description

Plaza Dental is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team at Mount Pleasant Plaza. This role is an integral part of our practice, providing essential support to our dental professionals and ensuring a positive experience for our patients.

What you'll be doing

Assisting dentists during procedures by preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments and maintaining a high-quality hygiene & care environment

Greeting patients and managing patient records

Ensuring the dental clinic is well-stocked with necessary supplies and materials

Providing excellent patient service and maintaining a welcoming, professional environment

What we're looking for

Minimum 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team

Strong organisational and multitasking skills

Proficient in the use of dental equipment and software

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Passionate about delivering high-quality patient care

Confident communicating with patients and clinicians

Strong attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude

Reliable, caring and professional

What we offer

At Plaza Dental, we are committed to the professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for career development, and a supportive, collaborative work environment.

About us

Plaza Dental is a well-established and respected dental practice serving the Mount Pleasant community for over 40 years. Our team of experienced dentists and support staff are dedicated to providing exceptional patient-centered care.