Part-Time Dental Assistant: Patient-Focused Care & Growth

Bupa ANZ; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tech perks

Fitness benefits

Lifestyle perks

Job summary

Bupa Morphett Vale Dental in Adelaide is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant to support safe, high-quality dental care. You will assist with clinical procedures, maintain infection control, and ensure rooms are sterilised and prepared for patients.

Experience or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting is valued. Strong chair-side skills, infection control, and patient-focused communication are essential in our fast-paced practice.

Qualifications

• Experience or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting is highly regarded; however, we encourage all candidates with a genuine passion for a career in dental assisting to apply.
• Demonstrated chair-side assistance skills, including instrument handling, suction, mixing materials, assisting with X-rays, and sound knowledge of dental instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of infection control, with the ability to clean, prepare, and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in line with BDC procedures and WHS requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a warm, patient-focused approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, modern, high-volume dental practice while contributing positively to a supportive team culture.

Responsibilities

• To support the delivery of safe, high-quality dental care and positive patient outcomes.
• The Dental Assistant assists with clinical procedures, maintains infection control standards, ensures equipment is properly sterilised, and keeps treatment rooms clean, organised, and ready for patient care.
• Assist with chair-side procedures, including X-rays and instrument handling, ensuring smooth intraoral workflows.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, modern high-volume practice while supporting a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

Communication

Dental instrumentation

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Bupa Morphett Vale Dental in Adelaide is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant to support safe, high-quality dental care. You will assist with clinical procedures, maintain infection control, and ensure rooms are sterilised and prepared for patients.

Experience or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting is valued. Strong chair-side skills, infection control, and patient-focused communication are essential in our fast-paced practice.