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Dental Assistant (Periodontics Specialist Practice) | Townsville

Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented individual looking for a rewarding role in specialist dentistry?

Join our highly regarded Periodontics practice in Currajong, Townsville, where we focus entirely on delivering a high level of patient care. This is a superb opportunity to work with high-tech equipment in a modern, fully computerised environment, supporting a dedicated specialist team.

The Opportunity & Benefits

• Work/Life Balance: A guaranteed 4-day work week (33 hours). No late nights and no weekend work.
• Compensation: Above-award wages offered.
• Growth: Opportunity for more clinical skills once job competence is achieved.
• Team Environment: Join our vibrant, enthusiastic, and fun team committed to specialist care.
• Training Provided: Full on-the-job training will be provided, making prior specialist experience highly regarded but not essential.

Your Role & Responsibilities

This role primarily involves clinical assisting, with occasional support for front desk duties.

Key Duties

Clinical Assisting - Working as a team with the periodontist to perform a wide variety of technical periodontal procedures in surgery.

Patient Care - Delivering outstanding customer service and specialist care to all patients. Answering patient queries and organising appointments (phone/in-person). Explaining treatment plans.

Administrative Support - Proof-reading and editing referral letters. Liaising with referring general dental practices. Performing general administration and clerical duties.

Practice Management - Managing stores and inventory.

Essential Skills & Attributes

We are looking for a candidate who is committed to excellence and has a genuine 'Can Do' attitude.

You must possess:

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Digital Literacy: High level of computer literacy and excellent administrative skills.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail is essential for both clinical and administrative tasks.
• Professionalism: Immaculate presentation and a friendly manner.
• Organisation: Exceptional organisation, prioritising, and multi-tasking skills.
• Customer Service: Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to deal professionally with all personality types.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must email a cover letter and resume with references to: tsvperiopm@gmail.com

Please Note: Only resumes accompanied by a cover letter will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.00 – $35.00 per hour

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person