Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Team Impact

LiveHire Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistant Program

Discounts on Work App

Great Place to Work award (2024-2025)

Job summary

Mends Street Dental in South Perth is seeking an experienced dental assistant to join our modern 4-chair practice on a full-time basis, Monday to Saturday with Tuesdays off. You will support clinicians, manage patient flow, sterilise instruments, and help maintain a welcoming, patient-centred environment.

Ideal candidates will have prior dental assisting experience, and a Cert III or IV in Dental Assisting is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Dental Assistant is essential.
• A Cert III or IV in Dental Assisting is beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to address patient concerns with professionalism and empathy.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Greet patients, prepare them for procedures, and ensure comfort.
• Clinical Support: Prepare and sterilise instruments, assist during examinations and procedures, maintain a clean treatment area.
• Inventory Management: Monitor dental supplies and ensure rooms are well-stocked.
• Patient Education: Provide post-operative care instructions and educate on oral hygiene.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Cert III or IV in Dental Assisting

Job description

Mends Street Dental in South Perth is seeking an experienced dental assistant to join our modern 4-chair practice on a full-time basis, Monday to Saturday with Tuesdays off. You will support clinicians, manage patient flow, sterilise instruments, and help maintain a welcoming, patient-centred environment.

Ideal candidates will have prior dental assisting experience, and a Cert III or IV in Dental Assisting is beneficial.