Overview
Dual Roles - Dental Assistant and Reception: Full time or Part time. Dental Assistant or combined Dental Assistant and Receptionists: Join Our Team at Elegant Smiles!
About Us: Elegant Smiles is located in South Perth and has been operating in the current site with the same owner for over 20 years. In that time, we have grown from a single chair to 3-chair practice. General dental practice offering a wide range of services, including 3D printing and scanning, chairside milling, clear aligners, cosmetic dentistry, implant surgery, and much more.
Accredited and committed to infection control and high-quality clinical procedures. Our team enjoys coming to work and takes pride in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both staff and patients. Our practice philosophy focuses on prevention and education, and we are always looking for ways to improve and innovate.
Position: Dental Assistants (Experienced or Trainee)
This position would suit a receptionist wanting to learn dental assisting or a dental assistant wanting to learn reception.
Type: Full-Time or 2 x Part-time
Full-time role 76 hours per fortnight. Tuesday and Wednesday required for part-time role. Flexible scheduling available based on your availability and our team needs. Additional days may be offered.
What We Offer
A collaborative and supportive team environment.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Regular team social events to foster camaraderie.
About You
We’re looking for individuals who are committed, passionate, and thrive in a team-oriented setting. Whether you have dental experience or not, we encourage you to apply!
Ideal Candidate:
- Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (experience is highly desirable but not essential).
- We have an excellent training program and will train the right person
- A genuine passion for learning and growing in the dental field.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to provide excellent patient care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for building rapport.
- High standards of quality and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and time management abilities.
- Basic computer skills; familiarity with dental software (like Ultimo) is a plus.
- Willingness to learn administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling and processing payments.
- Good hand skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with a variety of dental procedures and chairside support.
- Manage instrument sterilization and lab work.
- Engage in digital scanning, 3D printing, and chairside milling.
- Support implant surgeries and maintain high standards of infection control.
- Manage appointment scheduling and patient records, ensuring a smooth flow of operations.
- Create a positive and comfortable experience for every patient and their families.
Our Hours of Operation
- Monday: 7:45 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday: 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:45 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday: 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Leave Entitlements
Full-time and part-time staff receive 4 weeks of annual leave, which can be taken at any time. An additional 2 weeks of Leave Without Pay during the Christmas shutdown (paid annual leave can be used). Annual leave can be taken at half rate at any time.
Long-term staff may negotiate additional paid leave in lieu of pay raises to a maximum of 6 weeks paid annual leave per year.
Compensation
Remuneration is based on experience and qualifications, following the WA Award System. Inexperienced, unqualified trainees have a probationary, above award training rate which increases upon successful completion of probation. Competitive above award rates for qualified candidates based on experience and negotiations, with annual pay raises as standard.
Out of cycle pay raises can be requested via a formal pay increase request.
Commencement
The ideal start date will be based on candidate availability: ASAP!
To Apply
If you're ready to bring your skills and passion for teamwork to our practice, we want to hear from you! Please send a one-page cover letter and your CV to Stuart or apply through Seek.
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