Dental assistant | bupa dental townsville

Dental Assistant – Receptionist

Employment Type: Full time
Working Hours: Monday – Friday
Location: Bupa Dental Townsville
Practice: 5 Chair

Role Summary

The purpose of the Dental Assistant role is to support the delivery of safe clinical care and procedures and contribute to achieving patient care goals in dental health. This role ensures that all equipment and supplies adhere to infection control standards, including the sterilisation and processing of dental equipment and that the treatment rooms are maintained in a safe and organised manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide chair‐side assistance for dental professionals, including the use of suction, passing instruments and materials, mixing techniques, assisting in x‐ray procedures, and knowledge of instrumentation.
• Clean and prepare the treatment room, dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection control standards and BDC procedures.
• Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for work performed with a medium level of accountability or discretion.
• Assist with the management of appointment schedules, including booking, cancellation, rebooking and confirming appointments as required.
• Reception and Administration training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. No prior dental experience is required.

Benefits

• Continuous learning, development programs, and internal career pathways.
• Access to a wide range of benefits including health insurance discounts and partnership programme discounts (Apple, Samsung, JB Hi‐Fi, gym and spa).
• Rewards, celebrations, and initiatives that develop careers and support health, wellbeing and futures.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you would like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.

For successful candidates, a Working with Children Check permit is required as part of our mandatory background check screening process.