Dental Assistant

Sutherland Dental Group; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland Dental Group is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our modern practice in Sutherland. You will provide chairside assistance, prepare surgeries, manage infection control, and support patient flow throughout the day.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a busy general dental setting, are friendly, calm, and team-oriented, with strong communication skills. Training available for advanced imaging techniques as needed.

Qualifications

• > At least 1 year of experience as a dental assistant in a busy general practice.
• > Friendly, positive and professional
• > Reliable and committed to rostered shifts
• > Calm and organized in a busy environment
• > A genuine team player who is happy to help others
• > Proactive and capable of taking initiative
• > Focused on high standards of infection control and patient care
• > Clear and respectful communicator
• > Dental assisting experience preferred in a busy general practice
• > Experience with Core Practice, digital X-rays, OPG/CBCT, intraoral scanning and CEREC milling would be highly regarded, with training provided for the right person

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry.
• Setting up and preparing surgeries for procedures.
• Cleaning and turning over rooms between patients.
• Infection control and sterilisation.
• Taking digital X-rays, clinical photographs and scans where trained.
• Preparing instruments and materials for procedures.
• Restocking surgeries and monitoring clinical supplies.
• Supporting smooth patient flow throughout the day.
• Working collaboratively with dentists, other dental assistants and reception.
• Helping create a warm, professional experience for every patient.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Patient care

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Communication

Tools

Core Practice

Digital X-rays

OPG/CBCT

Intraoral scanning

CEREC milling

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry
• Setting up and preparing surgeries for procedures
• Cleaning and turning over rooms between patients
• Infection control and sterilisation
• Taking digital X-rays, clinical photographs and scans where trained
• Preparing instruments and materials for procedures
• Restocking surgeries and monitoring clinical supplies
• Supporting smooth patient flow throughout the day
• Working collaboratively with dentists, other dental assistants and reception
• Helping create a warm, professional experience for every patient

About you

• At least 1 year of experience as a dental assistant, preferably in a busy general dental Practice.
• Friendly, positive and professional
• Reliable and committed to their rostered shifts
• Calm and organized in a busy environment
• A genuine team player who is happy to help others
• Proactive and comfortable taking initiative
• Focused on high standards of infection control and patient care
• A clear and respectful communicator
• Dental assisting experience is preferred, particularly in a busy general dental practice
• Experience with Core Practice, digital X-rays, OPG/CBCT, intraoral scanning and CEREC milling would be highly regarded, but training can be provided for the right person

About us

Sutherland Dental is a modern, QIP-accredited dental practice located on Old Princes Highway in Sutherland. We have five clinicians and provide a wide range of general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Our practice is continuing to grow, and we're focused on building a strong, supportive team with clear systems and a great workplace culture.

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