Job Description

Senior Dental Assistant – Clinical & Administration

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We are looking for an experienced Senior Dental Assistant to join our team in a wide-ranging role combining clinical dental assisting, dentist administration and Practice Manager support.

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This is not a traditional chairside-only role. We are looking for someone who enjoys being organised, taking initiative, following things through and helping the whole practice run smoothly.

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What makes this role different?

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Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will provide direct administrative support to the dentist and practical administrative support to the Practice Manager.

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This will include things such as:

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Taking and completing clinical notes.

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Assisting with treatment plans and clinical documentation.

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Coordinating and following up dental laboratory cases.

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Ensuring laboratory work is returned within the required timeframe.

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Keeping the dentist organised and informed about outstanding clinical tasks.

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Supporting the Practice Manager with administration, documentation, stock, compliance and other practice tasks.

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Helping identify and resolve issues before they impact the clinical day.

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You will also play an important part in helping the clinical day run smoothly.

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You will monitor the flow of the day, recognise when a dentist or hygienist is running behind, communicate with the team and jump in where needed to help get the schedule back on track.

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When another dental assistant is unexpectedly away, you will be comfortable stepping into the surgery and helping the team wherever you are needed.

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Clinically, you will:

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Assist dentists, hygienists and other clinicians across a range of procedures.

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Prepare and maintain treatment rooms.

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Ensure instruments, materials and equipment are ready.

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Complete charting and periodontal charting as required.

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Assist with treatment planning.

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Process PA, bitewing, OPG and CBCT radiographs.

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Manufacture CEREC crowns as required.

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Maintain high standards of infection control and steri.

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Assist with stock management and ordering.

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Provide an exceptional patient experience, including supporting anxious patients.

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This is NOT a supervisory role

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You will work alongside our other Senior Dental Assistants as part of the clinical team.

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You will not be responsible for managing or supervising other dental assistants.

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We are looking for someone who is experienced and confident enough to take ownership of their own responsibilities, use initiative, communicate well and help the team when needed.

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You don't need to be the person in charge — but you do need to be the person who notices when something needs doing and gets it done.

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About you

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You will ideally have:

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Previous experience as a Senior Dental Assistant.

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Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

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An interest in dental administration and supporting the dentist outside the surgery.

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Experience with treatment plans, clinical notes and laboratory coordination.

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Strong computer and administrative skills.

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The ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.

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A calm, practical and solutions-focused approach.

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The ability to work independently and take initiative.

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A genuine team-focused attitude.

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A strong understanding of infection control and dental compliance requirements.

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Most importantly, you are someone who takes ownership and follows things through.

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You might be the person who notices that a lab case hasn't arrived, the dentist is running behind, the next surgery isn't ready, the steri needs attention or the Practice Manager has an outstanding task that needs following up — and rather than walking past it, you help make sure it gets sorted.

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This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional chairside assisting while still maintaining the clinical component you enjoy.

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You will have a varied role across:

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Clinical Dentistry | Dentist Administration | Laboratory Coordination | Practice Manager Support | Clinical Flow | Patient Care

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You will be part of a team where your experience, initiative and ability to make things happen are genuinely valued.

📌 Senior Dental Assistant - Clinical & Administration (Victoria)
🏢 sianadental
📍 Victoria