**Job Reference: GDGS-JO-2209-20631**
A career at **Bupa Dental Goodwood **is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our customers 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 our customers.
We are currently seeking for a lively and experienced Dental Assistant to lead our growing clinical team on a full-time basis.
**Heart of the role**:
- To perform a variety of clinical and administrative duties to promote quality dental care for all patients in a stress-free environment.
- Responsible for ensuring the smooth workflow of the back office and the clinical bays ensuring all areas are appropriately staffed, stocked and productive.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships by providing excellent customer service to our patients
- Prepare patients & facilities for dental treatment
- Provide quality chair side assistance to our Dentists
- Provide instrument sterilisation and infection control solutions to ensure a safe and fun environment for all patients and team members.
- Maintain and implement procedures relating to the clinic
**What you'll bring**:
- 1 year's previous experience in a fast-paced local dental practice
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting; Certificate IV will be highly regarded
- Excellent professional bearing highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid Working with Childrens Check required
- Availability to start immediately will be advantageous
**Benefits of joining Bupa Dental Goodwood**:
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.
**It is essential to hold a current DCSI working with children clearance before commencing this role.**
**All workers must be vaccinated against COVID19 and have the relevant COVID and Booster vaccinations in line with State legislation. Evidence of these vaccinations will be required on your commencement date.**
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Goodwood SA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)