Dental Assistant - 1300SMILES Cairns Central

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll provide hands-on chairside support and help keep appointments running smoothly.
Your responsibilities will include:
Provide chairside assistance across a range of dental procedures
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and equipment
Clean, sterilise and maintain instruments in line with infection control requirements
Keep clinical areas clean, organised and well stocked
Support dentists and the wider clinical team during appointments
Help patients feel comfortable and at ease throughout their visit
Assist with the smooth day-to-day running of the clinical area
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting, or at least two years’ dental assisting experience
Sound knowledge of sterilisation and infection control procedures
Familiarity with dental terminology, procedures and practice software
A calm and friendly approach when working with patients
Good attention to detail and organisational skills
The ability to work efficiently in a busy clinical environment
A reliable, team-focused approach and clear communication skills

Employment type
Part-time

Work arrangement
No