Dental Assistant - Experienced

Leura Dental; Blue Mountains City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leura Dental is seeking a driven, reliable, and proactive Experienced Dental Assistant for long-term career growth in the beautiful Blue Mountains. This hands-on role focuses on ownership, urgency, and keeping the practice running smoothly in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include chair-side assisting, preparing surgeries, infection control, instrument flow, and patient records. Some Saturdays, 2–5 days per week, with potential for permanent full-time for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Hands-on dental assistant experience is essential.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced setting.
• Exposure to reception duties is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Chair-side assisting across a wide range of procedures.
• Prepare surgeries efficiently in line with the daily schedule.
• Maintain infection control and sterilisation protocols.
• Manage instrument flow and clinical setup efficiently.
• Manage patient appointments using D4W and maintain accurate records.
• Support reception when required and ensure a clean, safe clinical environment.

Skills

Dental assistant

Ownership

Communication

Reliability

Patient care

Reception duties

Job description

An opportunity is available to join our busy and well-established dental practices in the beautiful Blue Mountains. We are a highly patient-focused team that prides itself on delivering exceptional care in a warm, supportive, and professional environment.

We are seeking a driven, reliable, and proactive Experienced Dental Assistant who is looking for a long-term career, not just a job. This role is best suited to someone who takes pride in their work, shows initiative, and thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting.

An opportunity is available to join our busy and well-established dental practices in the beautiful Blue Mountains. We are a highly patient-focused team that prides itself on delivering exceptional care in a warm, supportive, and professional environment.

We are seeking a driven, reliable, and proactive Experienced Dental Assistant who is looking for a long-term career, not just a job. This role is best suited to someone who takes pride in their work, shows initiative, and thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role where you will play an integral part in the smooth running of the practice. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, works with urgency, and consistently stays one step ahead.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing genuinely caring and compassionate patient care
• Taking initiative and anticipating the needs of dentists and patients
• Preparing surgeries efficiently in line with the daily schedule
• Chair-side assisting across a wide range of procedures
• Maintaining strict infection control and sterilisation protocols
• Managing instrument flow and clinical setup with efficiency
• Multitasking and prioritising tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Managing patient appointments using D4W
• Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records
• Supporting reception when required
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and organised clinical environment

What We’re Looking For

We are specifically looking for someone who:

• Experience in dental assisting and/or dental reception
• Has a strong sense of ownership and accountability in their role
• Is highly switched on, observant, and proactive
• Works with urgency and efficiency without compromising quality
• Is career-focused and seeking a long-term position
• Thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates excellent communication and patient care skills
• Maintains a calm and professional manner under pressure
• Has strong attention to detail
• Is reliable, punctual, and takes pride in their work
• 2–5 days per week, including some Saturdays
• Opportunity for long-term growth
• Potential to transition into a permanent full-time role for the right candidate

This role is not suited to candidates seeking short-term or university-based casual work.

Skills & Experience

• Previous dental assisting experience essential
• Exposure to reception duties and D4W highly advantageous
• Strong customer service skills essential
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident required