Dental Assistant

1 day ago

Richmond, Australia Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria Full time

**The Organisation**

Proudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency aeromedical and primary health services for people in rural and remote Australia. We believe in creating opportunities so all Victorians have the choice to access essential primary health care services.

**The Role**

We are currently seeking a part time Dental Assistant to join our experienced team of dentists, oral health therapists, dental assistants and program managers. The role requires travelling to rural locations throughout Victoria to provide essential dental services to small communities that do not have easy access to public dental services.

The Dental Assistant is responsible for the provision of chair-side dental assistance and administration as part of the Flying Doctor Dental Clinic. You will alternate between spending one full working week on the road (Monday to Friday), and then 2 days in our Richmond office providing administrative support.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Provide dental assistance to dentists and/or oral health therapists in a mobile or fixed dental clinic
- Provision of chair side assistance
- Prepare, maintain and monitor equipment including autoclave, x-ray and ultrasonic machines and the medical fridge
- Identify and notify appropriate personnel of any equipment problems, including repairs and maintenance of dental chairs, compressors and suction
- Ensure the environment and equipment are sterile and clean at all times
- Assist with maintaining stock levels including ordering, replenishing, unpacking, storing and rotating of stock
- Adhere to Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) and RFDS Victoria governance policies and procedures, and National Safety & Quality in
Healthcare Service (NSQHS) Standards - Dental
- Make and manage appointments for dental patients
- Assist with promotion of health programs to patients, stakeholders and other relevant parties
- Actively promote a positive public image of RFDS Victoria.

***To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Certificate III/ IV in Dental Assisting
- Level II First Aid Certificate
- Previous experience in a public dental clinic (desirable)
- Previous experience with the provision of mobile dental services (desirable)
- Previous experience with use of Titanium (desirable)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel to locations throughout Victoria as required
- Current drivers licence
- Current Working With Children's Check

Applications will be assessed as received and only applicants shortlisted for an interview will be contacted directly.

**RFDS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

  • Dental Assistant

    5 days ago

    Richmond, Australia Waratah Dental Centre Full time $30,000 - $35,000 per year

    We're seeking an experienced dental nurse who brings both technical expertise and a compassionate approach to patient care. You'll play a key role in assisting clinical procedures, maintaining high standards of infection control, and ensuring a smooth patient journey from start to finish.Key ResponsibilitiesChairside assistance during general and specialist...

  • Dental Assisting Traineeship

    18 hours ago

    Richmond, Australia Elevate Dental Full time

    **Looking for a New Full-Time Career in Dental Assisting?**: - **Support and Training Offered**: - **Located in Richmond** **________________________________________** **We're looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team!** We are seeking a reliable and motivated team player to join our happy and cohesive team. We are a boutique practice focused on...

  • Dental Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Richmond, Australia Beautiful Smile Dental Full time

    Chairside assisting Sterilisation duties Some reception duties will be required **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual Pay: $25.00 - $33.90 per hour Schedule: - Monday to Friday - Weekend availability Application Question(s): - Do you have a current working with children clearance? **Experience**: - Dental assistance: 1 year...

  • Dental Assistant/receptionist

    1 week ago

    Richmond, Australia AT Dental Health Full time

    An exciting opportunity exists to be part of a family run dental clinic. Our dental clinic has a specific focus on the development of our staff and ensuring the provision of excellence in patient care. We are looking for a Dental assistan/Receptionist to join our team. Fulltime and part time positions are available with the opportunity to work across...

  • Dental Assistant/receptionist

    18 hours ago

    Richmond, Australia AT Dental Health Full time

    An exciting opportunity exists to be part of a family run dental clinic. Our dental clinic has a specific focus on the development of our staff and ensuring the provision of excellence in patient care. We are looking for a Dental assistan/Receptionist to join our team. Fulltime and part time positions are available with the opportunity to work across...

  • Dental Assistant

    6 days ago

    Richmond, Australia Myra Smiles Dental and Implant Centre Full time

    We’re seeking an **experienced dental nurse** who brings both technical expertise and a compassionate approach to patient care. You’ll play a key role in assisting clinical procedures, maintaining high standards of infection control, and ensuring a smooth patient journey from start to finish. Key Responsibilities - Chairside assistance during general...

  • Dental Assistant/receptionist

    18 hours ago

    Richmond, Australia Hawkesbury Dental Centre Full time

    The role is for a dental assistant and receptionist. This includes assisting the dentist as well as front desk duties. Some of the administrative duties such as answering phones, booking appointments, taking payments and meeting with patients. We are looking for vibrant individuals who are willing to learn and work well in a team. Good communication...

  • Full Time Dental Assistant Required

    2 weeks ago

    Richmond, Australia Elevate Dental Full time

    **Looking for your new work home?** **________________________________________** **We're looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team!** We are seeking a reliable and motivated team player to join our happy and cohesive team. We are a boutique practice focused on patient care and high quality dentistry. We're looking for dental assistants who want to...

  • Full Time Dental Assistant Required

    4 days ago

    Richmond, Australia Elevate Dental Full time

    **Looking for your new work home?** **________________________________________** **We're looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team!** We are seeking a reliable and motivated team player to join our happy and cohesive team. We are a boutique practice focused on patient care and high quality dentistry. We're looking for dental assistants who want to...

  • Full Time Dental Assistant Traineeship

    1 day ago

    Richmond, Australia Elevate Dental Full time

    **Looking for your new work home?** **________________________________________** **We're looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team!** We are seeking a reliable and motivated team player to join our happy and cohesive team. We are a boutique practice focused on patient care and high quality dentistry. We're looking for dental assistants who want to...