CENTRE D'EMPLOI pour les travailleurs migrants

Tankard Dental is looking for a dedicated and friendly Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist the dentist in all aspects of patient care, maintain a clean and organised workspace, and ensure a comfortable experience for patients.

While experience is preferred a traineeship or secondary school student may be considered for the right person. The successful candidate will be well groomed, passionate, organised, a clear communicator, with and outgoing proactive attitude. Some dental knowledge is preferred, but not essential.

The successful candidate for this role will need to be flexible, with a strong work ethic and enjoy working within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the dentist during procedures, including handing instruments and suctioning.

Prepare and sterilise dental instruments and equipment.

Maintain accurate patient records and update charts.

Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

Ensure the treatment room is clean and ready for each patient.

Handle appointment scheduling and patient inquiries as needed.

Requirements:

Professional personal presentation

Exceptional Customer Service and communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability and willingness to learn

Care and Empathy toward people

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Ability to work autonomously and part of a team

Have a current Working with Children Check /police check

Have a current driver licence

Up to date immunisation record

If you are passionate about patient care and are committed to working in a professional dental practice, we would like to hear from you.

Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a dental nurse or assistant?
Do you have customer service experience?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?