Dental Assistant - 1300Smiles Carindale

Abano Healthcare; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual work

Friendly team environment

Opportunities to learn dental skills

Job summary

1300SMILES Carindale, part of Abano Healthcare, is seeking a friendly casual Dental Assistant / Receptionist for 2–3 days per week. You’ll support both clinical and front-office teams and help provide an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities include assisting dentists, prepping rooms, welcoming patients, managing appointments, handling payments and keeping records. The role suits an organised, team‑oriented person with great communication and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting and/or reception experience, ideally within a dental practice.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Organised, reliable and able to multitask in a busy environment.
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
• Positive attitude and genuine passion for patient care.
• Flexible and available to work 2–3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assisting dentists and clinicians during dental procedures.
• Preparing treatment rooms and sterilising dental instruments.
• Welcoming patients and providing a friendly, professional experience.
• Managing appointments, answering phone calls and responding to patient enquiries.
• Supporting patient bookings, recalls and general reception administration.
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate patient records.
• Helping maintain a clean, organised and welcoming practice.

Skills

Dental assisting

Reception experience

Communication skills

Organisation

Job description

1300SMILES Carindale | Casual | 2–3 days per week

Love what you do. Make people smile!

Are you a friendly, organised and motivated individual who enjoys helping people and making them feel welcome? Join the team at 1300SMILES Carindale as a Casual Dental Assistant / Receptionist!

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a team environment, has great communication skills and is passionate about providing an exceptional experience for our patients. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for casual work, with approximately 2–3 days per week.

Job Description

This is a varied position where you’ll support both the clinical and front-office teams to keep the practice running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting dentists and clinicians during dental procedures.
• Preparing treatment rooms and sterilising dental instruments.
• Welcoming patients and providing a friendly, professional experience.
• Managing appointments, answering phone calls and responding to patient enquiries.
• Supporting patient bookings, recalls and general reception administration.
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate patient records.
• Helping maintain a clean, organised and welcoming practice.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has dental assisting and/or reception experience, ideally within a dental practice.
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Is organised, reliable and able to multitask in a busy environment.
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
• Has a positive attitude and a genuine passion for patient care.
• Is flexible and available to work 2–3 days per week.

Additional Information

As part of Abano Healthcare, you’ll join a supportive team that is passionate about delivering quality dental care to our communities.

• A friendly and welcoming team environment.
• Variety in your day, combining clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your dental skills.
• Flexible casual work to suit your lifestyle.

1300Smiles Carindale is proudly part of the Abano Healthcare Group.

At Abano Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value and respect individuals from all backgrounds and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. Join us as we create a culture of inclusion that celebrates unique perspectives and provides equal opportunities for all.