Dental Assistant – Part-Time Maternity Cover (Geelong)

Bupa; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Partnership benefits (Apple, Samsung,等

Gym and spa discounts

Job summary

Bupa Geelong is seeking a Dental Assistant to cover maternity leave on a part-time basis, with a strong likelihood of permanency. The role involves supporting safe clinical care, sterilising equipment, and maintaining clean treatment rooms while coordinating appointment schedules.

The ideal candidate will have Australian experience (ideally 12 months), and hold a Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting, with competence in chair-side support and basic x-ray procedures.

Qualifications

• Ideally 12 months’ experience working as a Dental Assistant in Australia.
• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded.
• Provide chair-side assistance for dental professionals including suction, passing instruments, mixing techniques, assist in x-rays.
• Clean and prepare treatment rooms and instruments per infection control standards and BDC procedures.
• Follow service quality standards and work health and safety policies.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and rebooking as required.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of safe clinical care and procedures.
• Maintain infection control and sterilisation of dental equipment.
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for procedures.
• Assist with x-ray procedures as needed.
• Manage appointment scheduling and confirmations.

Skills

Dental experience

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

X-ray procedures

WH&S standards

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Tools

Sterilisation equipment

Dental instruments handling

Job description

Bupa Geelong is seeking a Dental Assistant to cover maternity leave on a part-time basis, with a strong likelihood of permanency. The role involves supporting safe clinical care, sterilising equipment, and maintaining clean treatment rooms while coordinating appointment schedules.

The ideal candidate will have Australian experience (ideally 12 months), and hold a Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting, with competence in chair-side support and basic x-ray procedures.