Dental Assistant - Casual, 30+ Hours, Above-Award Pay

Coastal Dental Care; Kingscliff; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Dental Care in Kingscliff is seeking a casual Dental Assistant to join our practice, working chairside with a new Dentist and supporting sterilisation and reception duties as needed. Up to 30+ hours per week for the right person within our Gold Coast/Northern NSW network.

You will prepare patients, set up rooms to protocol, maintain sterilisation records, and help with post-operative care and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• Experience in sterilisation and infection control protocols.
• Experience assisting with implant and/or oral surgery procedures.
• Clear, calm communication with patients and the team.
• Professional presentation and up-to-date immunisations.

Responsibilities

• Run the sterilisation room following protocols and keep digital records.
• Set up and turnover treatment rooms, instruments and materials to protocol.
• Prepare patients for treatment and help them feel comfortable.
• Support post-operative instructions and patient care after procedures.
• Provide reception assistance when needed, if experienced.

Skills

Sterilisation

Infection control

Oral surgery support

Patient communication

Education

Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting

Tools

Dental4Windows (D4W)

Job description

Coastal Dental Care in Kingscliff is seeking a casual Dental Assistant to join our practice, working chairside with a new Dentist and supporting sterilisation and reception duties as needed. Up to 30+ hours per week for the right person within our Gold Coast/Northern NSW network.

You will prepare patients, set up rooms to protocol, maintain sterilisation records, and help with post-operative care and patient comfort.