**Job Reference: JGGQ-JO-2210-20784**
A career at **Bupa Dental Petrie** is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and community. Our purpose, helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives, is what inspires us. It's a promise to our customers to change lives for the better. Our people are at the heart of this. It's their passion, ideas and commitment that will shape a brighter future for both us and our patients.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Dental Assistant who is also willing to take on some front office reception duties.
Prior dental assisting experience required to be considered for this position.
**The heart of the role**:
- General chairside assistance across general dentistry
- Provide sterilisation and infection control solutions
- Maintain stock control
- Prepare patients & facilities for dental treatment
- General Hygiene assistance where required
- Coordination of laboratory work
- Patient care from entry to the surgery
**What you'll bring**:
- experience as a Dental Assistant essential
- Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting highly regarded
- Experience in treatment co ordinating and implants
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal & customer service skills
- A proven track record of punctuality and reliability
- Ability to build rapport with patients, in a cheerful, light-hearted manner
- A great attitude towards teamwork
**Benefits of joining Bupa Dental Petrie**:
Work with us in a practice support role, and you can look forward to being surrounded by great colleagues as you play your own part in embedding our people-friendly, patient-centric ethos. We'll also give you access to;
- Paid parental leave
- Standard leave entitlements (annual leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, carers leave)
- Reward and recognition programs
- Well designed and fitted out practices with the latest equipment/technology for great patient care and experience
- Networking opportunities across the business and with peers
- Salary sacrifice policy
- Access to benefits such as, HI discount, optical discount, pet and travel insurance discounts, etc
- Set remuneration bands with regular performance discussions and remuneration reviews
**How to apply**:
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, because we care. We have created environments where people can look forward to coming to work, feel empowered and benefit from working collaboratively with brilliant & talented experts.
Alternatively, to discuss this role or other opportunities throughout the Bupa Dental Care network please contact **Melissa Schmidt** directly on **+61 422 619 292.**
**Job Type**: Casual
**Benefits**:
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Palmerston NT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Dental assistance: 1 year (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)