Dental Assistant

Have you considered a dental assisting career?   

Supporting patient dental care is busy, fulfilling work, and with ongoing advances in dentistry there is always something new to learn! 

Why join Yass Valley Dental? (yassvalleydental.com.au/careers)

We're a longstanding, local business offering comprehensive general dental services to Yass, Murrumbateman and the wider Canberra region.  

We enjoy having fun at work, while taking patient care seriously.  Providing excellent service and getting the best outcome for patients is top priority, and our team culture and values reflect these ideals.  

About the opportunity

We are actively growing our practices, and have room for fresh faces to join the team!

A full-time role is generally 9 days per fortnight, working at both our Yass and Murrumbateman locations (generally from 8am - 5.15pm Monday to Friday, and occasionally 8am - 1pm Saturdays).  Available working days on offer may range from 3-5 days per week, or casual work, depending on applicant suitability.

Relevant experience is highly regarded but comprehensive training is provided for all new team members.

What do our Dental Assistants do?

Dentists and clinicians rely on the support of dental assistants every day.  A great dental assistant will be there to make sure everything runs smoothly. 

A dental assistant’s day is spent ensuring all treatment areas are sterile, organised and well prepared for the dentist to treat patients.  Among other things, this includes:

• Greeting patients, preparing them in the dental chair and documenting patient treatment and dental charts during the consultation

• Sterilising equipment

• Anticipating needs and positioning tools and equipment within the dentist’s reach as required

• Providing patients with instructions for post-operative care

• Assistance may also be needed developing X-rays, as well as pouring and trimming dental impression moulds

Do you share the same skills and traits that make our team incredible?

• ​A can-do attitude, willingness to learn quickly and use initiative to support others

• Reliability and a strong work ethic

• Confidence using technology, working with a range of computer software and specialised dental equipment

• The ability and willingness to work long hours (often on your feet)

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions quickly and carefully

• Professional and caring verbal and written communication skills, with confidence speaking to patients over the phone and face to face

• Experience working in a high performing team

• Impeccable personal hygiene and presentation

• The ability to remain focused and highly organised in a busy workplace, showcasing time management and multitasking skills

To be successful…

• Qualifications or experience in a dental or health profession is very welcome, but not essential

• Alignment with our team values

• Ability to prioritise and manage tasks without supervision

• Working knowledge of infection control procedures or willingness to learn

• Ability to start early or finish late to provide continuity of service for our patients

• Valid driver's licence

• Up-to-date immunisation record

How to apply

If you'd like to become an enthusiastic new addition to our team, please apply through Seek or through our website: https://yassvalleydental.com.au/careers/