About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team at our thriving dental practice. In this role, you will provide essential support to our dentists and hygienists, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. This role is perfect for someone based on the Sunshine Coast who is looking for 4 days a week, with the potential to increase to more.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Work with a team of dental professionals to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
2. Knowledge of chair side duties, including materials, instruments, and setting up for different clinical procedures, including implants, crown and bridge, root canal therapy, etc.
3. Understand and comply with infection control and sterilisation procedures to a high standard.
4. Excellent patient management skills, including comforting patients during procedures and handling patient phone calls when required.
5. Excellent communication skills with other staff members.
6. Good computer skills.
Essential skills required for this position:
1. Positive work attitude and excellent work ethic.
2. Experience in dental assisting and reception, Certificate III preferred, however, not compulsory to be successful candidate. We will support the right applicant in completing the required training if necessary.
3. Ability to enjoy work and contribute to a friendly, happy work environment.
Why choose Sunshine Smiles Dental?
1. Fun and friendly team.
2. Work in a beautiful, friendly, family-orientated town.
3. Work with a team that is professional and supportive.
Employer questions:
1. Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
2. How many years' experience do you have as a dental nurse or assistant?
3. Do you have customer service experience?
4. How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
5. Have you completed a qualification in dental assisting?
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Pay: $23.66 – $35.90 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 34 per week
Benefits:
1. Employee discount
Schedule:
1. 8 hour shift
2. Monday to Friday
3. No weekends
Experience:
1. Dental assistance: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
1. Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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