Lead Dental Assistant/ Dental Reception

Carrum Downs Dental Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrum Downs Dental Care is seeking a Head Dental Nurse to provide expert chairside assistance during complex procedures (implants, surgery, ortho, GA) and model high standards of patient care. You will supervise, mentor, and train junior dental assistants and run team meetings.

You will oversee adherence to the latest ADA guidelines and relevant state/territory health regulations for sterilization and decontamination, manage dental consumable orders, equipment maintenance schedules, and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Model high standards of patient care.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior dental assistants.
• Oversee adherence to ADA guidelines and state/territory health regulations for sterilization and decontamination.
• Manage dental consumable orders, equipment maintenance, and supplier relationships.
• Assist practice managers with patient workflow and appointment coordination.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Job description

Head Dental Nurse providing expert chairside assistance during complex procedures (implants, surgery, or ortho, GA) and modelling high standards of patient care. You will supervise, mentor, and train junior dental assistants and run team meetings. You will oversee adherence to the latest Australian Dental Association (ADA) guidelines and relevant state/territory health regulations for sterilization and decontamination, manage dental consumable orders, equipment maintenance schedules, and supplier relationships, and assist practice managers with patient workflow and appointment coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Model high standards of patient care
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior dental assistants
• Oversee adherence to the latest Australian Dental Association (ADA) guidelines and relevant state/territory health regulations for sterilization and decontamination
• Manage dental consumable orders, equipment maintenance schedules, and supplier relationships
• Assist practice managers with patient workflow and appointment coordination

About you

• Friendly, professional, and well-presented
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude