Casual Dental Receptionist & Assistant - Patient-Focused

1300SMILES Ltd; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Training and development

Supportive team

Job summary

Maven Dental Hervey Bay is seeking a friendly, organised Casual Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our Urraween practice. The role blends reception duties with clinical support and instrument sterilisation, supporting our clinicians throughout the day.

You will be the first point of contact for patients, manage appointments, maintain records and provide friendly, professional service while upholding infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a busy practice.
• Caring and professional approach to patient care.
• Willingness to learn across clinical and reception areas.

Responsibilities

• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and materials.
• Cleaning and sterilising instruments and maintaining infection control standards.
• Supporting patients through their appointment and helping them feel comfortable.
• Welcoming patients and providing friendly, professional service at reception.
• Answering patient enquiries in person and over the phone.
• Scheduling and managing patient appointments.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and completing general administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organisation

Teamwork

Patient care

Willing to learn

Job description

Maven Dental Hervey Bay is seeking a friendly, organised Casual Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our Urraween practice. The role blends reception duties with clinical support and instrument sterilisation, supporting our clinicians throughout the day.

You will be the first point of contact for patients, manage appointments, maintain records and provide friendly, professional service while upholding infection control standards.