At a Glance
- Tasks: Support dental care delivery and maintain a safe, organised treatment environment.
- Company: Join Bupa, a global leader in healthcare committed to innovation and personal care.
- Benefits: Enjoy health insurance discounts, career development, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with a friendly, dedicated team in a modern practice.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in patients' lives while growing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 2 years of dental assisting experience and relevant certifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Permanent Part Time - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:45am-5:15pm (1 hour break) and Saturday 8:45-2:15.
The purpose of the Dental Assistant role is to support the delivery of safe clinical care and procedures and contribute to achieving patient care goals in dental health. This role ensures that all equipment and supplies adhere to infection control standards, including the sterilisation and processing of dental equipment and the treatment rooms are maintained in a safe and organised manner.
What you’ll need to make it possible:
- Ideally 2 years’ experience working as a Dental Assistant in Australia
- Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded
- Provide chair-side assistance for dental professionals providing dental treatment including usage of suction, passing instruments and materials, mixing techniques, assist in x-rays procedures and knowledge of instrumentation.
- Clean and prepare the treatment room, dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection control standards and BDC procedures;
- Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplace.
- Is responsible for work performed with a medium level of accountability or discretion
- Assist with the management of appointment schedules including booking, cancellation, rebooking and confirming appointments as required.
As part of the application process, you may be invited to complete a short online interview powered by AI. This takes around 30 minutes and helps us gain a deeper understanding of your experience and strengths.
About the Practice:
Our Bupa Dental Kellyville Grove practice is well known for its cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, implants and general dentistry. We are a solid, stable team looking for an experienced Dental Assistant as we prepare for a significant growth in customer volumes. Team dynamic is incredibly important to us in our 2-chair practice.
The Opportunity:
- Modern dental practice with 2 chairs running a wide range of dental treatments
- Friendly, fun and dedicated team
- Conveniently located with close access to public transport and free parking
- Maintain our amazing customer and team culture - providing continued excellent customer service to our patients
- Prepare patients & facilities for dental treatment
- Deliver quality chairside assistance to our Dentists
- Treatment coordination
- Provide instrument sterilisation
- Maintain infection control standards and procedures
Why you’ll love it?
We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves. With access to continuous learning, development programs, and internal career pathways, you’ll be supported to grow your career and take the next step with confidence. Our employees can access a wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl. health insurance discounts) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few). We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people’s health, wellbeing, and futures.
Here at Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.
If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.
Dental Assistant in Sydney employer: Bupa Australia
At Bupa, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the wellbeing and growth of our employees. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we foster a supportive work culture where your voice matters and your contributions make a real impact in shaping the future of healthcare. Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements, ample opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a global leader dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier lives.
