Medland Dental is a locally owned, QIP accredited dental practice located in Annerley, 10mins south of Brisbane CBD. Established in 1959, owned by Dr Sarah Kam and Dr Fiona Lillicrap. We are a proudly independent practice, unassociated with health funds or dental corporations. The Practice has a large, loyal patient base. We treat all our patients as individuals and provide them with personalised, comprehensive care of the highest quality in a gentle and supportive environment. We develop long-term relationships with patients based on empathy, respect, and trust.
The team at Medland Dental is passionate about achieving excellent outcomes and enjoy our family-oriented environment. The majority of staff have worked with us for over ten years. We will provide a secure, supportive, and friendly work environment with ongoing in-house training and education opportunities.
The Role
This is an entry level role in which you will learn, in a supported environment, the skills required to be an outstanding dental assistant. We will also accept applications from candidates already working as a dental assistant and have a basic skill set but requiring further training. You will be trained by the Dentist and their Dental Assistant and one of our Oral Health Therapists, in a staged skills development program that we conduct inhouse. You will also learn valuable and transferable skills on how to deal with a variety of people in a professional setting. Once the probation period is complete, the practice will fund your Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting qualification provided by TAFE.
This position is for an applicant wishing to commit to the role for a minimum of 2 years.
Role Outline
• Assist the Dentist in keeping to a busy and productive appointment schedule
• Prepare the treatment room and complete changeovers between patients, always maintaining a clean, safe clinical environment.
• Use dental software to its full capacity – we use Exact Dental Program
• Undertake sterilising processes and application of all infection control processes
• Educate patients on dental health issues and answer patient queries
• Build professional and genuine relationships with our patients
• Demonstrate attention to detail
How will you know if you are right for this position?
• You are kind and considerate in any interactions with your colleagues – we do not have tolerance for candidates that do not have a positive attitude and the right personality to fit with our existing team
• You have an empathetic and caring nature
• You can embrace the learning process
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and a warm, friendly manner
• You are reliable, use initiative, and problem solve
• You possess a positive and hard-working attitude
What we offer you
• Supportive and friendly team environment, working with many long-term staff members committed to their role and the business’s vision.
• The opportunity to flourish in an organised and dynamic practice