Clinical Coordinator (Senior DA)

Clinical Coordinator (Senior Dental Assistant)

Location: Mount Barker with some off-site work expected.
Employment Type: Full Time

Interviews for this position will be held at our practice in Stepney.

Who are we?

Mount Barker Dentists is a highly respected dental practice in the Adelaide Hills, established over 40 years ago. We’re part of a larger network of family-owned practices across South Australia including locations in Whyalla, Kensington Park and Stepney. Our team of dentists, oral health therapists, and hygienists work in a state-of-the-art facility utilising the latest dental technology. We offer high-quality care to the entire community, including complex oral surgery and restorative procedures as well as family and general dentistry. Our passionate, proud and professional team is dedicated to providing exceptional care. We foster the growth of our employees, have a thriving culture within the group, and reward high performing team members.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, confident and highly organised Clinical Coordinator / Senior Dental Assistant to join our team.

This is a hands-on, clinical and leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys supporting and mentoring others, and takes pride in ensuring the practice runs smoothly, efficiently and to a high standard. The role has exciting potential for career progression within our group.

In this role, you will be responsible for the coordination of our clinical team, rostering and management of staff hours, stock and supplies ordering, onboarding and training, infection control, equipment issues, general clinical organisation, and chair-side assisting.

You will be a key point of contact for the clinical support team, and will work closely with our Business Manager and Operations Manager to maintain a positive, professional and well-organised clinical environment.

• Key Responsibilities

  • Clinical Coordination & Daily Operations

  • Undertake dental assisting duties as required.

  • Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the practice, including management of staff, surgeries and resource utilisation.

  • Coordinate and delegate duties across the clinical team including daily and weekly checklists.

  • Monitor and manage daily maintenance requirements.

  • Act as a positive and professional role model for the clinical team.

• Training & Development

• Stock & Supplier Management

  • We offer attractive bonuses for savings found on items ordered

• Infection Control & Compliance

• Equipment & Incident Management

• Communication, Team Leadership and Mentorship

About You

We are looking for someone who is bright, confident, organised and genuinely enjoys working with people. Above all, we are seeking someone who is proud of their job, professional within the workplace, and passionate about their role in the business.

• A Certificate III in Dental Assisting - highly regarded, but not essential.

• Licence to Operate Radiation Apparatus - desirable, but not essential.

• Previous experience in dental assisting, ideally in a senior or leadership capacity.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

• Initiative, resilience and a willingness to take ownership.

• Flexibility to work across multiple locations as required. This role is mainly located at our Mount Barker clinic, however as we are part of a larger group of practices, the role may require meetings be carried out at our Kensington Park or Stepney practices.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re an experienced dental assistant who is ready to move beyond traditional chairside assisting and take on a leadership and clinical coordination role, or in a position you have found your skills have outrgrown, we’d love to hear from you.

Please direct your resumes to the Business Manager - Robyn Allen. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for our Clinical Coordinator role. We look forward to meeting our new Clinical Coordinator.