Adelaide Periodontal and Implant Professionals are looking for a Full Time Dental Assistant to join and support our dedicated team. This position becomes available as one of our lovely dental nurses is retiring after twelve years at APIP. We are looking for a great communicator and a leader who is focused on providing excellent patient service, while also possessing high level clinical skills and a desire to look after people with the utmost care. The right applicant will be a person who leads by example - is dependable and responsible, caring with a warm manner and enjoys the comradery of joining a supportive group striving for excellence. This position will suit someone who has nursing skills and now wants to take a step up in their career in a privately owned and very well-regarded specialist practice. We are committed to training and "upskilling" the right person.

About us
Adelaide Periodontal and Implant Professionals is a long established and well known Periodontal and Dental Implant Practice located on Pulteney St in Adelaide and is close to a wide range of public transport options. We have six periodontists operating out of large dental rooms which are very modern with state-of-the art equipment. We pride ourselves on our integrity and caring attitude towards patients. We owe our reputation to our dedicated staff whom we value extremely highly. This approach and our reputation have seen our practice grow quickly and become recognised as a centre of excellence nationally.

Tasks will include:

Chairside dental assisting

High level infection control

Sterilisation of instruments as required

Assisting Hygiene staff

Note taking and assistance with record writing. Our practice is digital and utilises D4W software.

Re-stocking the surgeries.

The position is full time but with the potential to work a nine day fortnight.

The opportunity may be available for the right applicant to also do a modest amount of reception work if they wish.

The successful candidate will have the following:

A passion to work and continue to grow in the dental industry in a specialist environment.

Excellent chairside assisting skills

Superior customer service skills and a warm personality.

Have leadership qualities and enjoy setting the right example for others.

Ability to effectively multi-task in a busy and fast paced environment.

High level communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

A calm and caring demeanor.

Previous dental experience desirable.

We believe this is an excellent opportunity. Remuneration is negotiable and will depend on experience but Adelaide Periodontal and Implant Professionals has always ensured that we remunerate and look after our people very well. Remuneration will be generous for the right person. To register your interest in this role, please submit your resume and cover letter. If you are a quality person looking for a great job and new challenge in 2025 then this may be it.

All applications will be kept in strict confidence. Interviews to be held in December for a start in early 2025.