Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant for our Specialist Orthodontic Practice

Excited to be part of a growing and caring company with a successful team?

Then apply today. We have a position for a Permanent part time with up to 1 to 2 days a week at our Wahroonga clinic.

Working closely with our in house Dentist and Specialist Orthodontist. You will be performing a range of orthodontic care tasks with your focus on patient care.

At Coombe Ortho we are expanding and want to add to our lovely team. This position will suit a bubbly, positive, self motivated professional.

The permanent part time position from hours week on alternating Tuesdays and every Wednesday creating work/life balance.

Your role:

• Providing support to a Dentist and Specialist Orthodontist and team

• Providing superior patient care and attention to detail

• Clinical room set up and cleaning

• Reception duties

You will have the following attributes:

• Experience in orthodontics is ideal (Training will be provided for the right candidate)

• Ability to work as part of a high-functioning team

• Ability to problem-solve and work independently

• Superior communication around oral health and within a busy team environment

• Ability to multitask and work well in a busy environment

• Use Dolphin Software (training available to the right candidate)

• Be understanding and effectively communicate with patients in a friendly and empathetic manner

To be considered you will have the following attributes:

• Ability to follow instructions and show initiative

• Experience with orthodontics advantageous

• Excellent communication skills and a caring, friendly personality to work within this specialised, team orientated environment

• Excellent clinical skills are a must, as well as a commitment to providing excellent oral health

• Professional and well spoken

• Knowledge of MS Word/Excel and Dolphin Software an advantage (Training will be provided for the right candidate)

• Orthodontic experience would be highly regarded, however General Dental or Medical experience will be valuable

The successful applicant will be able to show initiative, reliability, be willing to learn and multi-task in a fast paced environment.

The clinics opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 5.30pm.

Due to the high number of applicants, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 – $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week

Experience:

• Dental Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dental assistance: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person