Oral Surgery Assistant

South Melbourne Maxillofacial Surgery; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual appraisals

Professional development

Mentorship

Job summary

South Melbourne Maxillofacial Surgery in Melbourne is seeking a motivated Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team. You will provide chairside assistance to Dr Crighton during consultations and procedures, and support preparation of treatment rooms and instruments in both our practice and hospital settings.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary with annual appraisals, opportunities to develop specialised skills in oral surgery, and a collaborative team environment supported by

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting is essential.
• Experience as an Oral Surgery Assistant is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Able to work in both practice and hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to Dr Crighton during consultations and procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and equipment.
• Assist with surgical procedures in clinic and hospital.
• Maintain instrument sterility and infection control standards.
• Ensure accurate patient records and documentation.
• Keep clinical areas clean, well stocked and welcoming.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Full-Time Position | Oral Surgery Assistant

South Melbourne Maxillofacial Surgery are seeking a motivated, organised and compassionate Oral Surgery Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working in a clinical environment and takes pride in providing exceptional patient care.

Working alongside Dr Lisa Crighton and the team, you will provide oral surgical assisting support both in our practice and the private hospital setting.

This position is full-time (38 hours) over a 4-day week, with a rostered day off.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing chairside assistance to Dr Crighton during consultations and procedures.
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and equipment.
• Assisting with surgical procedures in clinic and in a hospital.
• Preparing and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with infection control standards.
• Sterilisation and reprocessing of instruments.
• Supporting patient preparation, care and recovery as required within your scope of practice.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Ensuring clinical areas are clean, organised and well stocked.
• Providing a welcoming, professional and reassuring experience for patients.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting (essential).
• Previous experience as an Oral Surgery Assistant.
• A genuine interest in oral surgery and surgical dentistry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A professional, caring and patient-focused approach.
• The ability to work effectively within a team and adapt to a fast-paced clinical environment.
• A willingness to work in both in practice and hospital setting.
• Previous experience assisting with oral surgery or hospital-based procedures will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Great work life balance with a 38 hour week across four days.
• Competitive salary with annual appraisals - making you eligible for pay-raises and bonuses.
• An opportunity to develop specialised skills in oral surgery.
• A varied role combining practice-based dental assisting and hospital surgery.
• Mentorship from Dr Lisa Crighton, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon boasting 20+ years' experience.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.