Dental Surgical Assistant – Implant & OMS Team (PT)

The Canberra Maxillofacial Centre; Canberra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Regular and predictable hours

Direct exposure to specialist surgeon

Job summary

The Canberra Maxillofacial Centre in Phillip ACT is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant for a permanent part-time role, one day per week. You will work closely with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and clinical team, assisting with a range of oral surgical and dental implant procedures.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, preparing patients, setting up rooms and instruments, maintaining sterile fields, and giving postoperative instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Assistant or similar clinical support role.
• Familiarity with dental implants and implant workflows is advantageous.
• Excellent patient communication and infection control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon during surgical and dental implant procedures.
• Prepare patients and set up rooms, instruments and equipment.
• Maintain sterile fields and assist with sterile technique.
• Chairside assistance during procedures under local anaesthesia.
• Provide postoperative instructions and follow-up calls as directed.

Skills

Dental Assistant

Infection control

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

The Canberra Maxillofacial Centre in Phillip ACT is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant for a permanent part-time role, one day per week. You will work closely with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and clinical team, assisting with a range of oral surgical and dental implant procedures.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, preparing patients, setting up rooms and instruments, maintaining sterile fields, and giving postoperative instructions.