Senior Dental Assistant – Casual
n Kiama Dental Specialists | Thursday & Friday
n About Us
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Kiama Dental Specialists is a specialist periodontal practice committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centred care.
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Our team works at the forefront of modern periodontal treatment, combining specialist clinical expertise, advanced technology and a solid focus on quality and patient experience.
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We pride ourselves on creating a professional, supportive and collaborative workplace where our team can develop their skills and take pride in the work they do.
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About the Role
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We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Dental Assistant to join our team on a casual basis, working Thursdays and Fridays.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a Dental Assistant who enjoys working in a specialist environment and is looking to take on greater responsibility within a highly skilled clinical team.
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You will work closely with our Periodontists and Oral Health Therapists, assisting with a range of surgical and non-surgical periodontal procedures while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice.
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As a Senior Dental Assistant, you will also play an important role in supporting junior team members, maintaining high clinical standards and contributing to a positive patient experience.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Provide high-quality chairside assistance for surgical and non-surgical periodontal procedures
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- Assist with surgical procedures, including IV sedation where required
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- Maintain high standards of infection control, sterilisation and clinical room preparation
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- Perform laboratory duties, including intra-oral scanning and preparation of laboratory work
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- Provide patients with professional reassurance,
support and post-operative instructions
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- Assist with reception and administrative duties when required
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- Ensure clinical areas are efficiently prepared and maintained throughout the day
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- Support an efficient and seamless patient journey
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- Assist with the training, mentoring and development of junior Dental Assistants
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- Contribute to a positive, professional and collaborative team culture
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Why Join Kiama Dental Specialists?
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- Thursday and Friday position – no weekend work
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- Work alongside experienced Periodontists and specialist clinicians
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- Gain exposure to advanced periodontal and implant procedures
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- Develop experience with modern technology and digital workflows
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- Opportunity to expand your surgical assisting skills
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- Supportive and approachable leadership team
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- Professional, collaborative and respectful workplace
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- Above-award remuneration, commensurate with experience and skills
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- Opportunity to grow within a specialist clinical environment
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About You
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We are looking for someone who is:
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- Experienced in dental assisting, ideally within a surgical or specialist environment
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- Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (preferred)
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- Confident with infection control and sterilisation procedures
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- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
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- Calm, capable and adaptable in a busy clinical environment
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- Proactive and able to work independently while being a strong team player
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- Professional, reliable and punctual
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- Confident communicating with both patients and clinical team members
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- Passionate about delivering a high standard of patient care
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- Willing to support and mentor junior team members
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Previous experience in surgical assisting and IV sedation will be highly regarded.