At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional patient care and chairside assistance in a busy dental practice.
- Company: Join Primary Dental, part of ForHealth Group, supporting over 180 independent dentists.
- Benefits: Enjoy 20% off dental treatments, fitness discounts, and ongoing career development.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are valued; all backgrounds encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and grow your dental skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Cert III in Dental Assisting preferred; strong communication and attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Primary Dental is one of Australia's largest Dental Support Organisations, supporting a nationwide network of over 180+ independent dentists in 60+ dental centres across Australia. We are a family of 50+ Dental support team members, 300+ Dental Assistants and a Dental Management team made up of people with decades of experience working in and managing dental practices. We are proudly part of the ForHealth Group.
The Role
We are looking for a casual Dental Assistant to join our dental team in Toowoomba where you will provide exceptional patient care and chairside dental assistance in a variety of dental procedures. This is a busy, fast-paced role where you will be given the opportunity to further develop your dental knowledge and skills by our supportive team. The practice is looking for someone who is available on weekends.
The Responsibilities
- Providing all aspects of chairside dental assistance to our Dentists
- Delivering exceptional dental care and excellent customer service
- Instrument reprocessing and sterilisation procedures
- Advising patients of care
- Fostering professional working relationships with team members, patients and medical staff
- Maintaining compliance with organisational policies and procedures
- Answering telephone calls and enquiries
- Administration support
The Successful Candidates
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Have a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail
- Possess a Cert III in Dental Assisting and/or have three or more years’ dental assisting experience preferred
The Benefits
- 20% off Dental treatments for you and your family
- Fitness Passport – discounted gym access
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Thorough training and ongoing career development opportunities
- Friendly and supportive dental and management team
- Team incentives
- Uniforms provided
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of an outstanding work environment in a purpose and values-driven Company that invests in its people through training and development and internal promotion. ForHealth Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people with: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestry; disability; culturally and linguistically diverse groups; the LGBTIQA+ community; veterans; carers; refugees; and people of all ages. ForHealth Group fosters a safe, respectful, and inclusive organisation culture which aims to eliminate behaviours that are unlawful and not in line with the 10 things that make us tick (our Values).
Dental Assistant – Toowoomba employer: Primary Dental
At Primary Dental in Maroubra, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritises both our dental practitioners and patient care. With a supportive management team, competitive service agreements, and the unique advantage of being located within a bustling medical centre, we offer a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and clinical autonomy. Join us to be part of a national network that values your contributions and provides opportunities for relocation and career advancement.
