Dental Assistant

Bupaoptical; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Dental Macquarie Centre is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant for casual employment, to support safe, high-quality dental care and patient outcomes. Must be available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

You will assist with chair-side procedures, maintain infection control and sterilise equipment, and keep treatment rooms clean and ready for patient care. Certificate III/IV is valued but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Dental Assistant or willingness to learn (Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded but not essential).
• Strong chair-side assistance skills, including instrument handling, suction, mixing materials, assisting with X-rays, and knowledge of dental instrumentation.
• Ability to clean, prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment per infection control standards, procedures, and WHS requirements.
• Organisational and administrative skills to support appointment scheduling and deliver reliable service.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of safe, high-quality dental care and positive patient outcomes.
• Assist with clinical procedures, maintain infection control standards, sterilise equipment, and keep treatment rooms clean and ready for patient care.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

X-ray assistance

Organizational skills

Education

Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting

Job description

Dental Assistant | Bupa Dental Macquarie Centre

Employment Type: Casual

Working hours: Must be available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Practice Details:Chairs: 7 |About us

AtBupa,purpose meets possible.Join us and help shape a future where healthcareismore connected, morepersonalandmore human.

We’rea global healthcare leader trusted bymillionsandcommitted to helping people tolive longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.Healthcare is changing, and so are we.We’reinvesting in more clinics, bettersystemsand smarter, more connected ways to help our customers.As wecontinue toexpand our services and invest in innovation,you’llhelp create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your futureisfull of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

The purpose of this job is.

To support the delivery of safe, high-quality dental care and positive patient outcomes. The Dental Assistant assists with clinical procedures, maintains infection control standards, ensures equipment is properly sterilised, and keeps treatment rooms clean, organised, and ready for patient care.

Whatyou’llneedto make it possible

• Experience working as a Dental Assistant, or a genuine willingness to learn (Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded but not essential).

• Strong chair-side assistance skills, including instrument handling, suction, mixing materials, assisting with X-rays, and knowledge of dental instrumentation.
• Ability to clean, prepare, and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in line with infection control standards, BDC procedures, and WHS requirements.
• Organisational and administrative skills to support appointment scheduling, with a reliable, accountable approach to work and service quality standards.

Whyyou’lllove it?

• We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.
• With access to continuous learning, development programs, and internal career pathways, you’ll be supported to grow your career and take the next step with confidence.
• Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl. health insurance discounts) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few). We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people’s health, wellbeing, and futures.

Here at Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.

If thissounds exciting,we’dlove to hear from you.Let’sshape the future of healthcare, together.