Oral Surgery Assistant

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Melbourne Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About the role

Join the dynamic team at Melbourne Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as an Oral Surgery Assistant. This full-time role based in Melbourne, VIC will see you providing vital support to one of our highly skilled oral surgeons, ensuring the smooth running of our busy practice. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a crucial part in delivering exceptional patient care.

This position is available to start immediately, Monday to Friday (no weekend work), with a rostered day off once a fortnight.

What you'll be doing

  • Assisting an oral surgeon during various procedures, including extractions, dental implants, and pathology
  • Preparing and sterilising surgical instruments and equipment
  • Maintaining detailed patient records and updating medical histories
  • Coordinating patient appointments and managing the dental surgery schedule
  • Providing compassionate support and guidance to patients throughout their treatment
  • Ensuring the dental surgery environment is clean, organised, and fully stocked
  • Undertaking administrative duties as required to support the smooth operation of the practice

What we're looking for

  • Must have Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or equivalent)
  • Certificate IV would be an advantage but not essential
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, with a caring and empathetic approach
  • Proficient in using dental software and technology
  • Commitment to adhering to strict infection control protocols and safety standards
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit, collaborative team
  • Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development
  • Drivers licence as travel to external branch practices and hospitals will be required

What we offer

At Melbourne Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, we value our dedicated team and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace. You can look forward to:

A competitive salary with ongoing training and development opportunities

A friendly, collaborative work environment

Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to join a dynamic and supportive healthcare team, we encourage you to apply for this role today.

How to Apply

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and are seeking a rewarding role working with a highly skilled and supportive team, we encourage you to apply today.

Please do not apply if you are a Overseas Trained Dentist, we are only accepting Dental Assistant / Oral Surgery Assistant applicants.

Only successful candidates will be contacted regarding their application status and will be required to provide a copy of their Certificate III or nursing qualification.

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