Job Title: Dental Assistant
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Dental Assistant to join our team in the Surgery and Oral Medicine Department. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to gain skills in surgery and oral medicine care, while working alongside a team of experienced professionals.
The successful candidate will be responsible for chair-side assisting with dentists or specialists on the ward, providing oral health education and promotion to patients, and preparing, maintaining, and managing the clinical environment to enhance efficient patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Clinical Chair-side assisting with a Dentist or Specialist on the ward.
* Providing oral health education and promotion to our patients.
* Preparing, maintaining, and managing the clinical environment, including equipment, materials, and instruments, in line with the treatment plan, to enhance efficient patient care.
About You:
* 12+ months of experience working chair-side assisting.
* Experience as a Dental Assistant (Surgery and Theatre preferred).
* Certificate III in Dental Assisting or Certificate in Dental Nursing (Please note: Overseas trained dentists must have a qualification in Dental Assisting from an Australian RTO).
* Well-developed communication skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and take initiative.
Why Work for Us:
* Work within an essential service.
* Work with a team with a wide range of skills and experiences.
* Patients who come from different cultures and social backgrounds.
* Access to career development pathways.