Dental Assistant: Four-Handed Chairside Pro

Dental Assistant Network; Cassowary Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AGAPÈ FAMILY DENTAL in Tully, QLD seeks a skilled Dental Assistant to provide clinical and chairside support in a full-time permanent role. You will prepare patients and rooms, assist dentists with procedures, and ensure strict infection control and patient safety in a busy practice.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience, knowledge of dental instruments, and familiarity with Praxis software. Delivery of high-quality care and patient comfort are essential.

Qualifications

• One to two years of practical dental assisting experience.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, materials and chairside techniques.
• Familiarity with infection prevention and clinical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, rooms, instruments and materials for examinations.
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance during procedures.
• Disinfect, sterilise and track instruments according to policy.
• Maintain patient records with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Support scheduling and treatment prep to ensure smooth workflow.
• Check equipment operation and report faults as needed.
• Assist with patient positioning and post-treatment instructions.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Communication skills

Empathy for anxious patients

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Tools

Praktika/Dental4Windows

Job description

AGAPÈ FAMILY DENTAL in Tully, QLD seeks a skilled Dental Assistant to provide clinical and chairside support in a full-time permanent role. You will prepare patients and rooms, assist dentists with procedures, and ensure strict infection control and patient safety in a busy practice.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience, knowledge of dental instruments, and familiarity with Praxis software. Delivery of high-quality care and patient comfort are essential.