Dental Assistant: Chairside Support & Patient Care

HEALTH BRIDGE SERVICES PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Bridge Services Pty Ltd in Galston, NSW, is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to support clinicians and enhance the patient experience. You will help prepare rooms, maintain sterilisation, and ensure high standards of infection control in a busy clinic.

We welcome applicants with a passion for patient care, strong communication and a willingness to learn in a supportive team. Experience is valued; Certificate III is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant is highly regarded.
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting desirable but not essential.
• Experience in sterilisation and infection control procedures is desirable.
• Familiarity with dental practice management software is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Australian infection control standards and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during general dental procedures and treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and equipment before and after appointments.
• Maintain infection prevention, sterilisation and hygiene standards.
• Clean, disinfect and sterilise dental instruments per Australian standards.
• Provide chairside assistance and ensure patient comfort.
• Prepare and maintain dental materials, instruments and supplies.
• Maintain patient records and assist with documentation.
• Support appointment scheduling and reception duties when required.
• Monitor dental stock and assist with ordering supplies.
• Collaborate with dentists and team for smooth daily operations.

Skills

Dental assisting

Infection control

Sterilisation

Chairside assistance

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Health Bridge Services Pty Ltd in Galston, NSW, is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to support clinicians and enhance the patient experience. You will help prepare rooms, maintain sterilisation, and ensure high standards of infection control in a busy clinic.

We welcome applicants with a passion for patient care, strong communication and a willingness to learn in a supportive team. Experience is valued; Certificate III is desirable but not essential.