Senior Dental Assistant

• Permanent full time role with above award salary + penalty rates
• Fantastic opportunity to move your career forward and support our Birtinya centre and staff
• Continued training, flexible and supportive work environment - 9 day fortnight available

Our opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to assist with managing one of our industry leading dental centres at Birtinya. If you are an experienced Dental Assistant looking to step-up, we can provide the tools and training to support you!

• Full time permanent role – Monday to Friday working days with 1x late 7:30pm close Thursdays
• Modern dental practice with 2 chairs and access to free parking 
• Support the Centre Leader and assist with all aspects of running the dental practice smoothly
• Enjoy a supportive and dedicated team environment

About your Duties and responsibilities

In this position, you will be responsible for supporting the Centre Leader, our wonderful team of Dentists and Dental Assistants and helping to ensure daily operations are delivered efficiently and effectively, which includes hands on, rostered shifts in Reception, Chairside or Steri. In addition to this you will support the Centre leader in other areas of running the clinic such as leadership to staff and: 

• Stock control: Assist with managing stock ordering within budgeted allocations
• Reporting: Assist with reporting such as financial reporting and daily reconciliations
• Rostering: Assist with roster management to meet required ratios 
• Team Leadership: Set the standard for behaviour and conduct, leading and training the team when needed
• Patient Experience: Ensure the highest standard of patient care, satisfaction, and safety.
• Clinical Compliance: Guaranteed adherence to applicable medical regulations, privacy legislation and practice policies

Our Benefits

We have the people and tools to support your career and ensure the best dental training possible. You can enjoy a range of perks:

• Above award wages, penalty rates and access to corporate fitness program
• Versatile rewarding role
• Learning and development possibilities – grow your career with us!
• On the job coaching, reward and recognition programs
• Rapid company growth ensuring job security
• Four weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading!

Our True Purpose

As one of Australia’s largest corporate dental networks we are focused on improving the oral health of ALL Australians to the worlds best. As one team, we strive to provide a perfect experience for our patients and support to our wonderful dentists – and we are waiting to welcome you!

Your Skills and Attributes

To succeed In this position you will need to be an energetic and true people leader with a business-savvy and problem solving nature. In addition to this:

• Significant experience in the dental industry and perhaps have led a team in a previous position 
• Current Cert III or Cert IV in Dental Assistance or equivalent knowledge
• An ability to lead, motivate and build relationships easily
• Willingness to provide additional support in the clinic where possible during busy periods
• A proven track record of punctuality, reliability, and a desire for excellence!

Come play the Pacific Smiles Way and together we can make Birtinya smile!

NOTE: We are actively reviewing applications and always looking for talent in our centres! Apply anytime - we will do our best to match what you're looking for