Dental Assistant - Fast-Paced Clinic, Modern Tech

Ooralea Dental Care; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ooralea Dental Care in Mackay invites an enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our busy, modern practice. You’ll support chairside care, infection control, and digital dentistry, while helping patients feel welcome and at ease.

Roster includes Monday to Friday and occasional Saturday hours; we foster teamwork, ongoing training and a friendly environment. If you’re reliable, proactive and keen to grow with us, apply today.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual in a busy clinical environment.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Patient-focused and able to reassure patients.
• Team player willing to help where needed.
• Organised and proactive with tasks.
• Confident communication with patients and colleagues.
• Willing to learn and develop new skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced dental environment.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting across a variety of dental procedures.
• Preparing surgeries and maintaining high infection-control standards.
• Sterilisation and instrument reprocessing.
• Supporting our dentists throughout treatment.
• Taking and preparing clinical records, photos and other documentation.
• Assisting with our digital dentistry and modern clinical technology.
• Helping create a welcoming and comfortable experience for every patient.
• Keeping surgeries organised, clean and ready for the next patient.
• Working closely with the wider team to keep the day running efficiently.

Skills

Reliable and punctual

Positive and energetic

Patient-focused

A team player

Organised and proactive

Confident communicating with patients

Willing to learn and develop new

Comfortable working in a fast-paced

Job description

Ooralea Dental Care in Mackay invites an enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our busy, modern practice. You’ll support chairside care, infection control, and digital dentistry, while helping patients feel welcome and at ease.

Roster includes Monday to Friday and occasional Saturday hours; we foster teamwork, ongoing training and a friendly environment. If you’re reliable, proactive and keen to grow with us, apply today.