Dental Assistant - 1300SMILES Chinchilla

This full-time role suits an experienced Dental Assistant who takes pride in a well-run surgery and a calm patient experience. You'll work chairside alongside our dentists, supporting a wide variety of treatments and helping each appointment run smoothly. You'll also work closely with the hygiene team, the practice manager and the front desk team.
What your days look like:
Your appointments will cover the full range of general care, from check-ups and fillings to crowns, root canal treatment and extractions.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing chairside assistance across general, restorative and preventive treatments
Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and materials before each appointment
Cleaning, sterilising and reprocessing instruments in line with ADA infection control guidelines
Keeping patients comfortable and informed, especially those who feel anxious
Updating clinical notes and charting in the practice management software
Helping with stock control and ordering for your surgery
To succeed in the role, you will bring:
Previous experience as a Dental Assistant and/or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or higher)
Sound knowledge of infection control and sterilisation protocols
Confidence using dental practice management software
A calm, reassuring manner with nervous patients
Strong communication and organisational skills
Reliability, and a willingness to share your experience with newer team members
The right to work in Australia

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No