DENTAL ASSISTANT

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and professional Dental Assistant to join our established private dental practice, where clinical excellence, patient experience, and high standards of care are central to everything we do. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced dentists in a refined clinical environment, providing essential chairside support and contributing to the delivery of safe, precise, and patient-centred treatments.

You will play an integral role in clinical preparation, infection control, patient assistance, and daily clinic operations, ensuring every patient receives attentive, efficient, and compassionate care. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, well-organised, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, hygiene, and service quality.

This position is well suited for individuals who take pride in their work, value teamwork, and aspire to grow within a reputable, high-quality dental practice.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant working experience.

Job Scope and Duties

As a Dental Assistant, your duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Clinical Support

• Assisting dentists during dental procedures

• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment

• Ensuring proper infection control, sterilization, and clinical protocols are followed

• Handling dental instruments and materials safely and responsibly

Patient Care

• Attending to patients professionally, courteously, and respectfully

• Assisting patients before and after treatment

• Providing basic post-treatment instructions as directed by dentists

• Ensuring patient comfort and safety at all times

Administrative Duties

• Scheduling and coordinating patient appointments

• Assisting with patient registration, records, and basic documentation

• Supporting billing, payments, and clinic administrative tasks when required

Housekeeping and Clinic Maintenance

• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of treatment rooms, workstations, and common areas

• Cleaning and disinfecting dental chairs, counters, instruments, and equipment after each use

• Ensuring the clinic remains clean, safe, and presentable throughout operating hours

• Assisting with stock organization, replenishment, and proper storage

Professional Conduct and General Duties

• Demonstrating professionalism towards patients, colleagues, dentists, and management at all times

• Opening and closing the clinic according to operational protocols when assigned

• Performing daily duties as assigned by the Manager

Clinic Operating Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 6.30pm

• Saturday: 8.30am to 2.00pm

• Sunday: Permanent rest day

You will work 5.5 days per week.

Job summary

Be part of a refined private dental practice, supporting clinical excellence, patient comfort, and high standards of professional care.