Senior Dental Assistant

Senior Dental Assistant – Specialist Orthodontist

Permanent Position - Full Time 

Smart Orthodontics is a long-established Orthodontic practice in South Australia, providing specialist Orthodontic services to patients across the city, suburban and rural locations. We are committed to providing high quality Orthodontic treatment in a friendly and caring environment.  

We are seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our professional and caring team of hygienists, assistants and administration staff.  This is a dynamic role in a fast-paced environment that offers variety, flexibility and encourages initiative, whilst providing excellent Orthodontic care to our patients. 

About you: 

• You have 1+ years experience as a Dental Assistant and chairside assisting;

• You are sincere and caring;

• You are a team player with a great attitude and a strong work ethic;

• You would love to join us in a Full-Time role where you will be trained and well compensated;

• You are enthusiatic, highly motivated and take pride in your work;

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting is an advantage or willing to undertake course at practice expense.

Key Responsibilities/Skills:

• A focus on providing each patient with a positive, professional service;

• Strict adherence to the latest infection control protocols and standards;

• Ability to operate at a fast pace, providing assistance to our specialist Orthodontist and hygienists;

• Confident, happy, flexible, team orientated person, who cares about fellow team members and our patients;

• Ability and skills to work on reception as well as a chair-side dental assistant;

• Basic computer skills; 

• Licence to operate an ionising radiation apparatus, (x-ray licence) is an advantage or willingness to complete the qualification;

• Willing to travel between our two beautiful and modern practices at Stepney and Gawler. Monthly travel to Clare is shared amongst the team and staff are compensated for all travel.

Culture and Perks of the Job: 

• Work alongside an enthusiastic, fun team with an appreciative Orthodontist;

• Work within a positive, enjoyable and encouraging culture, with a team that is proud of their work;

• Travel costs are paid for when travelling to rural locations;

• Be recognised for your efforts.
  

We’re looking for a team player who has a great attitude and strong work ethic, who would like to be a part of our supportive and encouraging team.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Please send your resume and cover letter to ***************@smartorthodontics.com.au, outlining:

• Your experience as a Dental Assistant (or related experience).

• What qualities you can bring to the team.

• Why you would like to be part of our dynamic team.
  

Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Recruitment agencies: We kindly request no agency enquiries or submissions.