Dental Assistant for a Holistic Dental Practice

RGIT Australia; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Dental care discounts for you and your

Employment Hero perks platform

Ongoing training & PD days

Team culture & wellbeing support

Job summary

Coastal Dental Care on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant for a part-time role in a holistic practice. You will work with Dr John Sotis, supporting chairside procedures and patient comfort in a calm, unhurried setting.

The role focuses on biocompatible materials, whole-person care and personalised treatment, with a supportive team and opportunities for ongoing PD days and career pathways within the Coastal Dental Care network.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a dental assisting role, including chairside support.
• Strong knowledge of infection control and sterilisation processes.
• A caring, professional and patient-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assisting chairside during preventative, restorative and surgical procedures.
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and materials for each patient.
• Sterilising instruments and maintaining infection control standards throughout the practice.
• Keeping treatment rooms and clinical areas clean, organised and well stocked.
• Welcoming, comforting and supporting patients throughout their visit, in line with our whole-person approach to care.
• Assisting with basic administrative or reception tasks as required.

Skills

2+ years experience

Caring & patient-focused

Infection control

Detail-oriented

Education

Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting

Tools

Dental for Windows (D4W)

Job description

Dental Assistant for a Holistic Dental Practice

Holistic Dental Care is a dentist-owned, purpose-led practice within the Coastal Dental Care network, based at Emerald Lakes in Carrara. Led by Lead Dentist and Practice Owner Dr Carla Simoes, our team sees oral health as part of the bigger picture: physical wellbeing, emotional balance and how a patient feels in the chair. We work with biocompatible materials, favour minimally invasive techniques where we can, and take the time for genuinely personalised care. This is dentistry with intention, not volume.

About the role

We\'re looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our practice part-time.

This part-time role works 24 hours across three days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. You\'ll be chairside with Dr John Sotis, who\'s spent more than 20 years building a genuinely holistic dental practice on the Gold Coast: biocompatible materials, a whole-person approach and a considered, unhurried pace of care.

What you\'ll be doing

• Assisting chairside during preventative, restorative and surgical procedures


• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and materials for each patient


• Sterilising instruments and maintaining infection control standards throughout the practice


• Keeping treatment rooms and clinical areas clean, organised and well stocked


• Welcoming, comforting and supporting patients throughout their visit, in line with our whole-person approach to care


• Assisting with basic administrative or reception tasks as required

What we\'re looking for

• 2+ years\' experience in a dental assisting role, including chairside support


• Strong knowledge of infection control and sterilisation processes


• A caring, professional and patient-focused approach


• Strong attention to detail and reliability

Preferred

• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting


• Familiarity with Dental for Windows (D4W) or similar software


• An interest in holistic or integrative approaches to health


• Above-award pay


• Dental care discounts for you and your family


• Access to the Employment Hero perks platform: cashback, gift cards, novated leasing and more


• Ongoing training, PD days and career pathways across our growing network of practices


• A genuinely supportive, close-knit team culture


• EAP Assist, confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it

Company Overview

Coastal Dental Care is redefining dental care along the beautiful coastline of South East Queensland and Northern NSW. With a network of state-of-the-art clinics, Coastal Dental Care has become a trusted name for families seeking top-notch dental services. Our clinics, situated in picturesque locations across the Gold Coast and other coastal locations, offer an unparalleled blend of professional expertise and a relaxing, friendly atmosphere. What sets Coastal Dental Care apart is our commitment to excellence. Our team of highly skilled dentists and hygienists are not just experts in their field; they\'re passionate about creating a positive and comforting experience for every patient. From routine check-ups to advanced procedures, they utilise the latest technology and techniques, ensuring effective and efficient treatments all the time.