Dental Chairside Assistant with Laboratory DutiesAbout the employerOur client, located in North Sydney, is a long-standing member of the dental services industry.
Operating a busy dental practice, offering their patients a superior approach to dental care they tailor their services offered to their extremely loyal and community-minded client base.Having been in practice for over 25 years, our client specialises in providing customised health programs for their individual patients' needs.
With an exceptional approach to patient healthcare, high quality healthcare is offered at all times.About the roleWe are seeking a Dental Chairside Assistant to support the Principal Practitioner in a diverse and handson role that combines patient care with technical laboratory work.This is a permanent part-time position (2 days per week), ideal for those seeking consistent part-time work with flexibility to supplement income elsewhere.
Your well- honed chairside skills and expertise will see you hit the ground running while also providing the prospect to develop additional skills in the fabrication of retainers, whitening trays and other simple dental appliances following training.The days of employment are Wednesday and Thursday.You will bring a calm and methodical approach to daily practice operations, ensuring due diligence with each patient experience being seamless, professional, and caring.
Along with your chairside duties, you will play an important role in supporting the laboratory side of practice, in this excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety with both the clinical and technical aspects of dentistry.What's great about thisDevelop and hone your experience alongside the principal practitionerMake a genuine impact on patient careVariety beyond traditional chairside assistingGenerous remuneration on offer + employee dentistry benefits & family discountsConsistent weekly hours with flexibility to balance family,



study or another roleGeneral Dental Assistant TasksGreet and seat patients with professionalism and warmthSet up and clean down treatment rooms, maintaining high aseptic protocolAssist chairside with procedures and ensure efficient workflowFollow up on complex treatments with patient care calls and TLC tasksSterilise instruments and maintain sterilisation logsCapture intra-oral photographs and upload them to softwareParticipate in daily team huddles and weekly meetingsReception TasksBook and manage patient appointmentsAnswer phone calls and relay messages promptlyProcess payments and issue receiptsLaboratory TasksTrim temporary crowns and manage lab recordsFabricate simple appliances; (e.g. retainers and whitening trays) after appropriate trainingOrganise and track external lab deliveriesMonitor stock levels and ensure timely restockingEnsuring instruments and equipment are well-maintained and arrange repairs as requiredStock ControlPrepare monthly stock reportsRotate stock using FIFO to prevent expirationMaintain minimum stock levelsManage inventory efficientlyAbout youYou are an experienced, proactive, and detail-oriented Dental Assistant who thrives in a dynamic environment.
You take pride in delivering excellent patient care and have a natural ability to anticipate the next step in treatment.EssentialMinimum 18 months of dental assisting experienceStrong time management and workflow organisationAbility to remain calm under pressure, ensuring smooth patient interactionsAttentive and proactive listening skills with a keen eye for detailOwnership of tasks and ability to work autonomouslyDriven and passionate to support patients at the highest levelDesirableCertificate III in Dental Assisting (or equivalent)Current First Aid & CPR certificationExperience with dental software and Microsoft OfficePrevious experience in orthodontics, retainers, or lab workExperience taking high quality photos with SLR cameras and uploading to softwareYou must have full Australian working rights to be considered for this role.Submissions for this role close **********
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📌 Dental Chairside Assistant With Laboratory Duties (New South Wales)
🏢 Freedom Recruitment Agency
📍 New South Wales