Senior Dental Assistant

seek.com.au; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

We are a busy, modern dental practice in Brisbane, near the Gateway, and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Dental Assistant to join our team Wednesday to Friday.

You’ll be working chairside with our dentists in a fast-paced, 4-handed environment, with a strong focus on crown and bridge and digital dentistry. If you’re confident, efficient and always one step ahead of the dentist, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certificate III (or equivalent).
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, efficient 4-handed chairside assistance.
• Support crown and bridge procedures, including prep, retraction, impressions, temporisation.
• Assist with CEREC workflows: scanning, milling, finishing, cementation.
• Prepare and set up surgeries; maintain infection control and sterilisation standards.
• Help patients feel comfortable and cared for throughout their visit.

Skills

4-handed chairside

Crown and bridge

CEREC experience

Team player

Communication

Education

Dental Assisting Certificate III (or equivalent)

First Aid/CPR certificate

Full working rights in Australia

Job description

We are a busy, modern dental practice in Brisbane, near the Gateway, and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Dental Assistant to join our team Wednesday to Friday.

You’ll be working chairside with our dentists in a fast-paced, 4-handed environment, with a strong focus on crown and bridge and digital dentistry. If you’re confident, efficient and always one step ahead of the dentist, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing fast, efficient 4-handed chairside assistance
• Supporting crown and bridge procedures, including preparation, retraction, impressions and temporisation
• Assisting with CEREC workflows, including scanning, milling, finishing and cementation
• Preparing and setting up surgeries, and maintaining infection control and sterilisation standards
• Helping patients feel comfortable and cared for throughout their visit

About you

• Previous experience as a dental assistant, with strong 4-handed skills
• Hands-on experience with crown and bridge work
• CEREC experience (essential)
• A calm, positive attitude and the ability to keep pace in a busy clinic
• Excellent communication and a genuine team-player attitude
• Dental Assisting Certificate III (or equivalent) and a current First Aid/CPR certificate
• Full working rights in Australia
• You enjoy being a part of the patient experience and the outcome

What we offer

• Competitive casual rate of $40-$50 per hour, based on your skills and experience
• Consistent Wednesday to Friday shifts
• A supportive, friendly team and a well-equipped practice with up-to-date technology
• Convenient location close to public transport and the Gateway Motorway, with free parking