Senior Dental Assistant Opportunity
We are seeking a highly capable and confident Senior Dental Assistant to cover a maternity leave position, with the potential to transition into a permanent role.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Dental Assistant, with a strong clinical and operational background. They should possess leadership skills, maturity, and excellent organisational abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality chair-side assistance.
* Mentor and support Dental Assistants.
* Oversee daily operations, including rostering updates and task allocation.
* Manage stock, ordering, and equipment.
* Ensure infection control and sterilisation standards are upheld.
* Assist with onboarding and training new Dental Assistants.
* Act as a key link between the DA team and management.
* Drive our mobile dental clinic to schools across Adelaide.
Requirements:
* Extensive experience as a Dental Assistant, with a strong clinical and operational background.
* Certificate III in Dental Assisting (Cert IV highly regarded).
* Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to manage people.
* Maturity, professionalism, and excellent organisational skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Confidence in stock management and practice software.
* Current driver's licence and flexibility to travel.