Job Opportunity at Capital Smiles Orthodontist, Deakin, ACT

(Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu - 7.40am to 5pm)

Casual - Dental Assistant / Receptionist (4 day work week)

About us

Capital Smiles Orthodontist, a well known 5 year old modern orthodontic practice, is growing fast. Located in the capital’s medical hub in Deakin, we have grown into a leading orthodontic practice in Canberra providing high-quality patient care for optimal aesthetic and oral health outcomes. We offer traditional braces and more advanced options such as lingual/invisible braces (braces behind the teeth). Our priority is a pleasant patient experience during the smile transformation journey. We therefore conduct ourselves with the ADA’s highest ethical standards in a safe, supportive and patient friendly environment.

https://capitalsmiles.com.au/

Who you must be:

- Motivated with a caring personality and people centric,

- Mature, professional, has initiative and a ‘can-do’ mindset,

- Open minded with a willingness to learn and be adaptable,

- Work well independently and also in a busy team when required,

- Punctual, reliable, respectful and meticulous in your work,

- Good time management and organizational skills,

- Good communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport quickly.

Purpose of Role

To deliver service to patients and clinicians, responsible for:

- providing support in preparing and delivering high quality treatment and service to patients by contributing to all aspects of assistance to the practice clinicians under the supervision and direction of a dental operator; and

- the operation of all front desk and reception activities as well as supporting operational requirements of the practice in conjunction with the Practice Manager.

Your key duties (in addition to others):

- Greet patients and prepare them for scheduled orthodontic procedures;

- Provide administrative support to the Orthodontist,



Hygienist and/or Practice Manager;

- Provide assistance to the clinicians (Orthodontist and Hygienists)

- Prepare the treatment room as directed by the dental operator and ensure correct instruments and materials are available for use;

- Clean and sterilise the instruments prior to and after treatment;

- Clean the surgery and treatment room in accordance with the infection control and practice’s policies and procedures;

- Operate digital imaging equipment;

- Provide patients with necessary pre and post-operative instructions;

- Arrange for maintenance and re-stock of orthodontic supplies;

- Undergo on-boarding training and seek guidance from more experienced colleagues;

- Assist the senior DA with the training of future recent DAs when necessary;

- Ensure occupational health and safety protocol is adhered to;

- Maintain a sterile and neat working environment.

Benefits for the right candidate:

- Full on-the-job training provided

- Opportunity for permanent employment in 3 - 4 months (for the right candidate) with above award wage.

- Superannuation

- Free parking

- Uniforms provided – High quality Figs scrubs

- Preferential staff orthodontic rates

- Staff breakout area with fully equipped kitchen, coffee machine and lockers.

Why choose us?

It is all about a positive work culture. You’ll be part of a fun yet progressive orthodontic team working together on achieving its goals of orthodontic excellence and high-quality patient care. You will develop into a high performing team member trained to use the latest techniques and appliances that are shaping the industry.

At Capital Smiles, we ensure a supportive environment. The full on-the-job training will cover mandated protocols and how to work well in a team as well as independently. If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Join our dynamic team and make your mark in our next growth phase.

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📌 Dental Assistant / Receptionist (Canberra)
🏢 Capital Smiles
📍 Canberra