Senior Dental Assistant - 1300SMILES Gladstone

Job description

You’ll be an important part of the clinical team, combining strong chairside skills with the organisation and initiative needed to keep the day running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include: Providing confident chairside assistance across a broad range of procedures Preparing surgeries and anticipating what clinicians need throughout treatment Keeping appointments running efficiently and supporting clinical flow Maintaining high standards of sterilisation and infection control Managing clinical stock, equipment and surgery organisation Helping patients feel comfortable throughout their treatment Taking ownership of tasks and using your initiative when things get busy What you’ll bring: Strong previous experience as a Dental Assistant Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting is highly regarded Confidence assisting across a range of procedures and with different clinicians Strong knowledge of sterilisation and infection control The ability to anticipate, prioritise and stay organised in a busy practice A calm, capable approach when the day doesn’t go to plan Confidence to share your knowledge and support less experienced team members A genuine pride in your work and the standards you bring to the practice Why 1300SMILES Gladstone? At 1300SMILES Gladstone, you’ll be part of an established local practice with a varied clinical mix, experienced clinicians and a busy day-to-day environment. With everything from general and preventative care through to restorative, cosmetic and emergency dentistry, there’s plenty of variety in the work and the opportunity to keep building your skills. As part of the Abano Healthcare network, you’ll have the support and resources of a larger dental group while working as part of a local Gladstone team. What you can expect: Variety in your day – work across a broad range of treatments and patients A busy, established practice – be part of a team with an established patient base Experienced clinicians – work alongside a range of dental professionals and broaden your clinical exposure Room to grow – build on your skills through hands-on experience and ongoing learning The backing of Abano Healthcare – access to support, resources and career opportunities across the network Ready for your next opportunity? Join the team at 1300SMILES Gladstone and bring your experience to a practice where there’s always something happening. 1300SMILES is proudly part of the Abano Healthcare Network. At Abano Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value and respect individuals from all backgrounds and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. Join us as we create a culture of inclusion that celebrates unique perspectives and provides equal opportunities for all. Ready for a role where your experience is valued? 1300SMILES Gladstone is looking for an experienced Senior Dental Assistant to join the team full-time. This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident chairside, knows what a clinician needs before they ask and takes pride in keeping a busy surgery running well. With a broad range of general, restorative, cosmetic and emergency dentistry, you’ll have plenty of variety and the opportunity to put your experience to work. We’re looking for someone who is confident taking ownership, maintains high clinical standards and is happy to be a go-to person for the team.