Dental Assistant

We are looking for a **Dental Assistant / Dental Receptionist **to join our team at the highest standard in a friendly and comfortable environment. We are a fast paced practice that deals with only the best materials and the highest quality of work. We are a small, well established, practice located in Thornbury. Our surgery is newly renovated with up to date equipment and provides high quality comprehensive general dental care to our loyal patient base. The role involves all areas of dental chair-side assisting including sterilization, stock control, cleaning and patient care. Your primary focus will be dental assisting, however you will be asked to learn reception, and to step in cover when required. The successful applicant will be friendly, motivated, adaptable, and have good time management skills and a great work ethic. Reception experience and knowledge of Dental 4 Windows software is preferred but not essential. We offer a friendly and positive team environment. Along with long term stability and flexibility with hours. **Our opening hours are 9am to 5:30pm Mon-Friday and 8am -1pm Sat** Starting initially with 3-4 days a week as a Part time or casual with the opportunity of full time hours within a few months. We will support and offer appropriate training to develop skills further. **Who we are looking for**: - Certificate III in Dental Assisting or dental experience is **strongly preferred**. - Dental assistance and Dental Reception**:1 year (preferred)**: - A warm and friendly personality - A motivated, positive "can do" attitude - Excellent communication skills - Customer service orientated - High attention to detail - Professional and well-groomed presentation - **Student Please Don't Apply** **Responsibilities**: - Chairside assisting - Clinic preparation - Patient care and management - Sterilising and instrument processing - Maintain a clean and healthy clinical environment - Utilising practice software to record and chart - Dental Reception experience **Why work for us?** - You'll receive assistance from a highly experienced supportive team. - Employee benefits program - We invest in our people and their careers - we love helping and watching our people grow If you're ready to show off your superstar skills and be part of a thriving business, we want to hear from you Please send us your resume together with a cover letter that tells us why you're the perfect fit for this position. **Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Monday to Sat Work Authorisation: - Australia (required) Work Location: In person **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time **Salary**: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 25 - 35 per week **Benefits**: - Employee discount Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Day shift Supplemental pay types: - Overtime pay - Penalty rates **Experience**: - Dental reception or assistance: 1 year (required) Work Authorisation: - Australia (required) Ability to Commute: - Thornbury, VIC 3071 (required) Work Location: In person