Senior Dental Assistant - Full-Time, Patient-Centered Care

Bupa Australia; Adelaide; Remote; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive benefits and discounts

Health insurance and lifestyle perks

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Bupa Dental West Lakes is hiring a Senior Dental Assistant to support high-volume clinical sessions and ensure safe, efficient patient care. You will assist with chair-side procedures, sterilisation, infection control, and room turnover in a busy Adelaide clinic.

We value warm, patient-focused communication and a team approach as part of a global healthcare leader committed to wellbeing and inclusive workplaces.

Qualifications

• Experience in Dental is a must or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting is highly regarded.
• 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.

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Bupa Dental West Lakes is hiring a Senior Dental Assistant to support high-volume clinical sessions and ensure safe, efficient patient care. You will assist with chair-side procedures, sterilisation, infection control, and room turnover in a busy Adelaide clinic.

We value warm, patient-focused communication and a team approach as part of a global healthcare leader committed to wellbeing and inclusive workplaces.