Dental Assistant

Why This Role Matters

Dental Assistants play an essential role in ensuring dental clinics run smoothly while supporting dentists and orthodontists during procedures. They help maintain strict infection control standards, assist with patient care, and ensure that treatments are delivered efficiently and safely.

Job Description

Ethos Orthodontics is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join its expanding team in Upper Mount Gravatt. The role involves chairside assisting, sterilisation procedures, and supporting orthodontic treatments in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Key Features of the Role

• Position: Dental Assistant
• Company: Ethos Orthodontics
• Location: Upper Mount Gravatt
• Industry: Dental / Healthcare & Medical
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $24 – $30 per hour

Responsibilities

• Perform sterilisation and infection control procedures including instrument reprocessing
• Assist orthodontists chair-side during treatments
• Prepare patients and surgery rooms for dental procedures
• Maintain accurate patient treatment records
• Assist with patient communication and relationship building
• Manage stock control and maintain dental equipment
• Ensure the clinic maintains high hygiene and safety standards

Required Qualification

• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (preferred but not always mandatory)
• Knowledge of sterilisation and infection control procedures

Important Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Friendly, positive, and professional attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Flexibility and reliability in work schedules
• Valid driver’s license and own transport (required for travel between practices)

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay between $24 and $30
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to grow within a leading orthodontic provider
• Exposure to modern orthodontic practices and procedures

Employee Benefits

• No late nights or weekend shifts
• Strong work-life balance
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and energetic workplace culture

Experience and Skills

• Chairside dental assisting
• Sterilisation and infection control
• Patient preparation and care
• Dental record management
• Equipment maintenance and stock control
• Communication and patient relationship building

Salary Insights

• Hourly pay: $24 – $30 per hour
• Stable full-time employment

Company Overview

Ethos Orthodontics is a successful orthodontic provider with multiple clinics across Queensland. The organisation focuses on delivering high-quality orthodontic care to children, teenagers, and adults while maintaining a supportive team environment and strong work-life balance for employees.

FAQs

1. Is prior dental assisting experience required?
   Experience in sterilisation and chairside assisting is preferred but training may be provided.

2. What are the working hours?
   The clinic does not require late-night or weekend work.

3. Is travel required for this role?
   Yes, occasional travel to other Southside clinics may be required.

4. What skills are important for this role?
   Strong organisation, communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Application Tips

• Highlight any dental assisting qualifications or clinical experience
• Mention skills related to sterilisation and infection control
• Emphasise teamwork and communication abilities
• Demonstrate reliability and ability to work in a busy clinical setting