Dental Assistant or combined Dental Assistant and Receptionists: Join Our Team at Elegant Smiles!

About Us:

Elegant Smiles is located in South Perth and has been operating in the current site with the same owner for over 20 years. In that time, we have grown from a single chair to 3-chair practice.

- General dental practice offering a wide range of services, including 3D printing and scanning, chairside milling, clear aligners, cosmetic dentistry, implant surgery, and much more.
- Consultant Specialist Prosthodontist.
- Accredited and committed to infection control and high-quality clinical procedures.
- Our team enjoys coming to work and takes pride in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both staff and patients.
- Our practice philosophy focuses on prevention and education, and we are always looking for ways to improve and innovate.

Position: Dental Assistant (Experienced or Trainee)

- Combines Dental Assisting and Dental Reception.
- This position would suit a receptionist wanting to learn dental assisting or a dental assistant wanting to learn reception.

Type: Part-time - W/Th/F

- Part- time role depends on applicants requirements
- Intention to turn the role into full-time hours with another dentist addition
- Flexible scheduling available based on your availability and our team needs.
- Additional days may be offered.

What We Offer:

- A collaborative and supportive team setting.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Regular team social events to foster camaraderie.

About You: We’re looking for individuals who are committed, passionate, and thrive in a team-oriented setting.



Whether you have dental experience or not, we encourage you to apply!

Ideal Candidate:

- Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (experience is highly desirable but not essential).
- We have an excellent training program and will train the right person

- A genuine passion for learning and growing in the dental field.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to provide excellent patient care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for building rapport.
- High standards of quality and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and time management abilities.
- Basic computer skills; familiarity with dental software (like Ultimo) is a plus.
- Willingness to learn administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling and processing payments.
- Good hand skills.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist with a variety of dental procedures and chairside support.
- Manage instrument sterilization and lab work.
- Engage in digital scanning, 3D printing, and chairside milling.
- Fabricate in house appliances
- Support implant surgeries and maintain high standards of infection control.
- Manage appointment scheduling and patient records, ensuring a smooth flow of operations.
- Create a positive and comfortable experience for every patient and their families.





Our Hours of Operation:

- Monday: 7:45 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday: 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:45 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday: 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM
- No weekends

Leave Entitlements:

- Full-time and part-time staff receive 4 weeks of annual leave, which can be taken at any time.
- An additional 2 weeks of Leave Without Pay during the Christmas shutdown (paid annual leave can be used).
- Annual leave can be taken at half rate at any time.
- Long-term staff may negotiate additional paid leave in lieu of pay raises to a maximum of 6 weeks paid annual leave per year.

Compensation:

- Remuneration is based on experience and qualifications, following the WA Award System.
- Inexperienced, unqualified trainees have a probationary, above award training rate which increases upon successful completion of probation.
- Unqualified, inexperienced training rate $29.49 permanent PT/FT (inclusive of penalties and loading)
- Competitive above award rates for qualified candidates based on experience and negotiations, with annual pay raises as standard.
- Out of cycle pay raises can be requested via a formal pay increase request.

Commencement:

- The ideal start date will be based on candidate availability: ASAP!

To Apply: If you're ready to bring your skills and passion for teamwork to our practice, we want to hear from you! Please send a one-page cover letter and your CV to Stuart at [email protected] or apply through Seek.

Learn More:

To find out more about our practice, visit our website at www.elegantsmiles.com.au or check us out on Facebook.

📌 Dual Roles - Dental Assistant and Reception: PT with view to FT (South Perth)
🏢 Elegant Smiles
📍 South Perth