Job Opportunity: Dental Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated dental assistant to join our team at our Specialist Restorative Unit. The successful candidate will provide essential reception and dental assisting support, ensuring smooth clinic operations and high-quality patient care.
The role requires a minimum 6 months experience in chair-side dental assistance, infection control, and reprocessing reusable medical devices. You will also need strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities, solve problems, and work independently.
Key qualifications include solid customer service experience, proficiency in administrative tasks, including using Microsoft Office and maintaining clinical systems, in-depth knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, procedures, and contemporary infection control and sterilisation practices.
As a member of our team, you will have opportunities for professional development and career progression, attractive salary packaging available, and the chance to contribute to the development of other dental assistants and reception staff.
* Real job satisfaction, knowing your work is making a significant difference in the community
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* Attractive salary packaging available
* Strong community-minded culture and values providing world-class care to South Australians
* Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites
Essential requirements include current National Police Clearance (NPC), Working with Children Check (WWCC), and immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
What We Offer:
Our organisation is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and services. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
• Real job satisfaction, knowing your work is making a significant difference in the community
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community-minded culture and values providing world-class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites