Trainee Dental assisting Role

Job Title: Trainee Dental Assistant

Location: 1 Warneford Street, Hobart, TAS

Employment Type: Part-Time

Reports To: Principal Dentist

About the Practice

We are a modern, patient-focused dental practice located at 1 Warneford Street in Hobart, dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive oral healthcare. Our clinic offers a wide range of treatments, from general and restorative dentistry to more advanced procedures, including surgical extractions, and implant dentistry. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, professional environment where our team can thrive and deliver exceptional care to our community.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated high energy person to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the principal dentist and clinical staff to ensure seamless patient care, efficient daily operations, and strict adherence to all infection control protocols. This role requires clinical competence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to anticipate the needs of the practitioner during routine and complex procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assisting & Patient Care

- Provide proactive, four-handed chairside assistance during a wide variety of dental procedures, including restorative work, orthodontics, implants, and complex surgical extractions.
- Prepare treatment rooms prior to appointments, ensuring all necessary instruments, materials, and equipment (including specialized surgical and orthodontic setups) are ready.
- Greet and seat patients, ensuring their comfort and answering any preliminary questions.
- Assist in taking and processing dental radiographs (if qualified) and intraoral scans.
- Maintain accurate and detailed clinical records, charting, and treatment notes as directed by the practitioner.
- Provide patients with clear post-operative and oral hygiene instructions.





Infection Control & Sterilization

- Strictly adhere to the Australian Dental Association (ADA) guidelines for infection control.
- Decontaminate, clean, and sterilize all dental instruments and surgical equipment.
- Maintain the sterilization room, perform biological testing, and keep precise sterilization logs.
- Clean and turnaround treatment rooms efficiently between patients to maintain schedule flow.

Practice Operations

- Monitor clinical inventory, manage stock levels, and prepare orders for dental supplies and implant/orthodontic components.
- Perform routine maintenance on dental equipment and coordinate repairs when necessary.
- Collaborate with the front office team to assist with scheduling, patient flow, and occasional reception duties if required.

Qualifications & Experience
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or willing to learn)
- Previous experience in a dental clinic environment. Specific experience assisting with surgical procedures, implants, is highly regarded.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain

Key Attributes
- Proactive & Anticipatory: Ability to think one step ahead of the dentist during procedures.
- Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organizational skills and accuracy in clinical documentation and sterilization processes.
- Compassionate: A warm, empathetic chairside manner to help manage patient anxiety and build trust.
- Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to support colleagues across all areas of the practice.

What We Offer
- A modern, well-equipped clinical environment located centrally in Hobart.
- Opportunities to expand clinical knowledge, particularly in specialized areas like implantology and orthodontics.
- A team-oriented, respectful, and tight-knit team culture.
- Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications.

Pay: $22.00 – $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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