Dental Assistant

Cosmopolitan Dental Centre; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Cosmopolitan Dental Centre seeks a reliable Dental Assistant to join our Newcastle clinic part-time. Enthusiastic staff member needed 2-3 days weekly with above award pay. Training provided for applicants with no experience, and no weekend or late-night work is required.

Responsibilities include chairside support, room preparation, patient care, radiography, sterilization, and basic admin duties. No weekend shifts, flexible schedule, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not essential.
• 2-3 days a week commitment.
• Willingness to learn and train in a friendly clinic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms: set up instruments, materials and equipment before appointments.
• Assist during procedures: pass instruments, operate suction, support four- or six-handed dentistry.
• Care for patients: welcome, seat, review health histories and explain procedures.
• Take radiographs: operate and process X-ray equipment where licensed.
• Sterilization and infection control: decontaminate rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Administrative tasks: manage bookings, greet visitors, and handle billing or insurance payments.
• Handle records: update patient charts and manage inventory of clinic supplies.

Skills

Chairside support

Patient care

Multi-tasking

Tools

Autoclave usage

Job description

Dental Assistant Experience preferred not essential. Looking for an enthusiastic reliable staff member. 2-3 days a week for the right candidate. Above award rate for suitable candidate. Happy to support and train an applicant with no experience. No weekend or late night work.

Chairside and Clinical Support

Prepare treatment rooms:

Set up instruments, materials, and equipment before appointments.

Assist during procedures:

Pass instruments, operate suction devices, and support four-handed or six-handed dentistry.

Care for patients:

Welcome patients, seat them comfortably, review health histories, and explain procedures.

Take radiographs:

Operate and process X-ray equipment where licensed.

Sterilization and Infection Control

Clean and sterilize:

Decontaminate rooms and use autoclaves or ultrasonic cleaners to sterilize dental instruments.

Maintain safety standards:

Follow strict clinical hygiene protocols and manage hazardous waste disposal.

Administrative and Reception Tasks

Manage bookings:

Schedule appointments, greet visitors, and handle billing or insurance payments.

Handle records:

Update patient dental charts and manage inventory and stock control for clinic supplies.