Experienced Dental Assistant

seek.com.au; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Above award rates

Job summary

Campbell Dental Practice in Campbell, ACT is looking for a friendly dental assistant to support dentists and the team in delivering high-quality care. You will help with chair-side procedures, reception tasks and lab duties, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Australian work rights are required and flexibility to work Monday, Thursday and Friday (with weekend availability as needed) is preferred. This role can be full-time or part-time to suit the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Outgoing and bubbly personality.
• Empathetic and compassionate approach.
• Willingness to provide excellent service.
• Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good time management and ability to think on your feet.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Able to learn quickly and take direction.
• Understand role as a team player.
• Able to work weekend days as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with patients.
• Chair side assisting during clinical procedures.
• Comply with sterilisation and infection-control protocols.
• Assist with laboratory duties.
• Perform office administration and reception duties.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Time management

Customer service

Self-motivation

Job description

We are excited to welcome you to our practice. You will be joining a growing team of dentists and support staff. Campbell Dental Practice is a family-owned practice in Campbell. We are committed to providing excellent dental care and services to our patients. Your role will be to provide support to the dentists and other team members to achieve our clinical goals.

Australian work rights are required for this position.

About the role

We are excited to welcome you to our practice. You will be joining a growing team of dentists and support staff. Campbell Dental Practice is a family-owned practice in Campbell. We are committed to providing excellent dental care and services to our patients. Your role will be to provide support to the dentists and other team members to achieve our clinical goals.

Australian work rights are required for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Building rapport with patients

• Chair side assisting during clinical procedures

• Comply with sterilisation and cross infection prevention procedures and protocols

• Assist with laboratory duties

• Perform office administrative duties and reception

Skills and Experience

• An outgoing, bubbly personality

• Have an ability to be empathetic and compassionate

• Have the willingness to provide excellent service

• Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

• Good attention to detail

• Good time management skills and be able to think on your feet

• Self-motivated and a great work ethic

• Be able to set own goals and be willing to learn and take direction

• Understand your role as a team player

• Availability to work weekend days as needed

Benefits

• Above award rates - dependent on skill level

• Training and ongoing development
  

An immediate start is desired.

This position offers flexibility as either full-time or part-time work arrangements. Must be available to work Monday, Thursday and Friday.