Dental Assistant

Our newly built modern, patient focused family dental practice is conveniently located in Newport, Brisbane. Our practice delivers cosmetic, implant, orthodontic (Invisalign), and general dentistry. We are committed to providing a high standard of work ethics and values. We consider our team to be our practice's greatest asset

About the role:

- Assisting dentists with a variety of dental procedures
- Preparing for and cleaning up after procedures, including the preparation of materials used in these treatments
- Assisting the dentist during these procedures e.g. passing instruments, operating suction apparatus
- Efficient administration of the practice including stock control
- Developing and mounting X-rays, and operating digital imaging equipment (to do this you may need to obtain a radiation license from your state’s licensing authority)
- Acting as the first point of contact for patients at reception - taking payment, scheduling appointments, preparing them for procedures, explaining courses of prescribed treatments, updating patient records

You must:

- have excellent communication skills
- enjoy interacting with other people
- be organised and an efficient manager of their time
- be meticulous and pays great attention to detail
- possesses good manual dexterity
- enjoys responsibility
- has the ability to comprehend and follow instructions
- is skilled at multitasking
- be a team player

We are looking for someone part time. Two-three days per week starting immediately, Thursdays, every second Saturday and every second Friday and to cover sick leave, holiday leave and ideally be flexible.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $22.95 - $34.19 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- NEWPORT, QLD 4020: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Dental assisting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person