Dental Assistant — Full-Time, Patient-First Practice

Impression Dental Group; Pakenham Upper; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Varied role

Opportunity to make a difference

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and cashback on Work App

Great Place to Work 2024 & 2025

Job summary

Totally Smiles Pakenham is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our welcoming team on a full-time basis. We are open Monday to Saturday with shifts rostered across these days, in a modern 4-chair practice offering general and cosmetic treatments.

You will support dentists, prepare instruments, manage patient comfort, and help maintain a clean, efficient surgery. Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Dental Assistant is essential.
• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with dental software (EXACT) is advantageous.
• Ability to multitask and manage time in a fast-paced clinic.
• Professionalism and empathy in patient interactions.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Patient care: greet patients and prepare them for procedures.
• Clinical support: assist dentist during examinations and procedures and sterilise instruments.
• Inventory management: monitor supplies and keep treatment rooms stocked.
• Patient education: provide post-operative care guidance and oral hygiene advice.
• Team collaboration: work with dentists, hygienists and staff to ensure smooth workflow.
• Adhere to safety and infection control protocols.

Skills

Dental Assistant experience

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Empathy in patient care

Exact dental software experience

Education

Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting

Tools

EXACT dental software

Job description

Totally Smiles Pakenham is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our welcoming team on a full-time basis. We are open Monday to Saturday with shifts rostered across these days, in a modern 4-chair practice offering general and cosmetic treatments.

You will support dentists, prepare instruments, manage patient comfort, and help maintain a clean, efficient surgery. Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential.