Dental Assistant - Channel Dental Care

1300SMILES Ltd; Tasmania; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Job summary

Channel Dental Care is seeking a friendly Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our clinical team in Tasmania. You will support dentists, prepare rooms, sterilise instruments and ensure patient comfort throughout appointments.

You'll be part of a supportive practice with a great team, structured infection control processes, and a predictable schedule including an RDO fortnightly. Previous dental assisting is valued, and WWVP clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Frontline dental assistant role required; WWVP registration or willingness to obtain.
• Friendly, reliable and organised.
• Able to work as part of a team in a busy clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting dentists during a variety of dental procedures.
• Preparing treatment rooms and ensuring readiness.
• Setting up and packing down rooms between patients.
• Preparing instruments, materials and equipment.
• Cleaning, sterilising and maintaining instruments.
• Following infection control procedures.
• Supporting patients to feel comfortable.
• Providing a warm welcome to patients.
• Maintaining clean, stocked clinical areas.
• Assisting with stock management and ordering.
• Supporting the wider practice team in day-to-day tasks.
• Working closely with clinicians to keep the day running smoothly.

Skills

Patient care

Team player

Organised

Calm under pressure

Job description

Company Description

Looking for your next dental adventure? Come join us!

Are you a Dental Assistant who loves being part of a team, keeping things running smoothly and making patients feel comfortable?

Then we’d love to meet you!

Channel Dental Care is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and reliable Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive practice where no two days are exactly the same, you’ll work alongside great people and you’ll play an important part in creating a positive experience for every patient.

And there’s a pretty great perk too… you’ll have one RDO every fortnight!

Job Description

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll be an important part of the clinical team, supporting our dentists and making sure our patients receive exceptional care.

Your day will include:

• Assisting dentists and clinicians during a variety of dental procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms and ensuring everything is ready to go
• Setting up and packing down rooms between patients
• Preparing instruments, materials and equipment
• Cleaning, sterilising and maintaining dental instruments and equipment
• Following strict infection control and sterilisation procedures
• Supporting patients throughout their appointments and helping them feel comfortable
• Providing a warm and friendly welcome to patients
• Maintaining clean, organised and well-stocked clinical areas
• Assisting with stock management and ordering when required
• Supporting the wider practice team with day-to-day tasks
• Working closely with clinicians and the wider team to keep the day running smoothly

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who brings energy, reliability and a great attitude to work every day.

You’ll ideally be:

• Friendly, approachable and confident with patients
• Reliable and organised
• A team player who enjoys working with others
• Comfortable working in a busy clinical environment
• Calm under pressure and able to juggle competing prioritiesSomeone who takes pride in their work
• Keen to learn and develop their dental assisting skills
• Passionate about providing great patient care
• Hold a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration, or be willing to obtain one

Previous dental assisting experience is highly regarded, but attitude is just as important. If you’re enthusiastic, willing to learn and genuinely enjoy helping people, we want to hear from you!

Additional Information

Why join Channel Dental Care?

• Because work should be more than just turning up and getting through the day.
• You’ll be joining a team where you can learn, contribute, have a laugh and know that the work you do genuinely matters.
• And with 8:15am – 5:15pm hours and an RDO every fortnight, you’ll have a great balance between your work and your time outside of it.