Dental Assistant - 1300SMILES Chinchilla

Company Description

1300SMILES Chinchilla is a four-dentist practice with a reputation for gentle care with nervous patients, and it needs an experienced dental assistant to help keep it that way. The practice provides general and restorative dentistry to patients across Chinchilla and the Western Downs. It's also known for meticulous dentistry, a personal touch with every patient and a warm welcome at the front desk.

If you're confident across the full range of general dentistry and enjoy helping patients feel comfortable, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

This full-time role suits an experienced Dental Assistant who takes pride in a well-run surgery and a calm patient experience. You'll work chairside alongside our dentists, supporting a wide variety of treatments and helping each appointment run smoothly. You'll also work closely with the hygiene team, the practice manager and the front desk team.

What your days look like:

Your appointments will cover the full range of general care, from check-ups and fillings to crowns, root canal treatment and extractions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing chairside assistance across general, restorative and preventive treatments
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and materials before each appointment
• Cleaning, sterilising and reprocessing instruments in line with ADA infection control guidelines
• Keeping patients comfortable and informed, especially those who feel anxious
• Updating clinical notes and charting in the practice management software
• Helping with stock control and ordering for your surgery

Qualifications

To succeed in the role, you will bring:

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant and/or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or higher)
• Sound knowledge of infection control and sterilisation protocols
• Confidence using dental practice management software
• A calm, reassuring manner with nervous patients
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Reliability, and a willingness to share your experience with newer team members
• The right to work in Australia

Additional Information

Why join 1300SMILES Chinchilla?

We want dental assistants to feel they have something worth staying for. At 1300SMILES Chinchilla, that means:

• Monday to Friday practice hours, with no weekend work
• Variety across general, restorative and preventive dentistry
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work alongside four dentists and an oral health therapist in an established practice
• Free onsite parking

As part of the Abano Healthcare network, you'll also have access to:

• Abano Uni Online for training and skills pathways
• A free, confidential Employee Assistance Program
• 9% off Medibank Corporate health cover
• Rewards of up to $20,000 through the Abano Referral Program
• Everyday savings through the Flare Benefits app

Your experience is valued here, whether you'd like to keep developing your clinical skills, support newer team members or explore pathways such as practice management.

How to apply

Applications are reviewed as they come in. To apply, please submit your CV along with a short answer to this question:

"What keeps you passionate about working in the dental industry?"

1300SMILES is proudly a part of the Abano Healthcare Network.

Abano Healthcare supports more than 250 dental locations across Australia and New Zealand, providing the support services, resources and development opportunities that allow dental teams to focus on delivering great patient care.

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.