Part-Time Dental Assistant - Private Clinic Growth & Training

Kingston Smiles; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingston Smiles is a patient-centred dental practice seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our independent, privately owned team on a part-time basis in Kingston ACT 2604. You will assist dentists and hygienists, prepare rooms, manage instruments, and support a welcoming patient experience.

We offer training and development in a well-equipped, modern practice with a supportive team. Experience is welcomed, but we are happy to train the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-focused approach.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self motivated, compassionate, caring.
• Well presented, punctual and reliable.
• Willing to take direction, learn new skills and work as a team player.
• Experience preferred however open to training the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing treatment rooms and sterilising instruments in accordance with infection control protocols.
• Assisting dentists during clinical procedures by passing instruments and managing patient comfort.
• Maintaining a clean and organised clinical environment.
• Assisting with inventory management.
• Helping with reception - take phone calls, payments, direct patients.
• Setting up and packing down dental rooms for the day.

Skills

Communication

Job description

Kingston Smiles is a patient-centred dental practice seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our independent, privately owned team on a part-time basis in Kingston ACT 2604. You will assist dentists and hygienists, prepare rooms, manage instruments, and support a welcoming patient experience.

We offer training and development in a well-equipped, modern practice with a supportive team. Experience is welcomed, but we are happy to train the right candidate.