Dental Assistant/Dental Receptionist

Carrum Downs Dental Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Growth opportunities

Modern clinic

Ongoing training

Supportive team

Job summary

Carrum Downs Dental Care is a modern, patient-focused clinic seeking enthusiastic team members for a dual role as Dental Assistant and Receptionist in Croydon. You will greet patients, manage bookings, handle enquiries, process payments, and support the clinical team.

The role also involves instrument preparation, sterilisation, and infection control, with opportunities for growth and ongoing training. Friendly, reliable team players with good communication and organisational skills are

Qualifications

• Role combines dental assistant and reception duties.
• Experience in healthcare or dental environment preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients and managing appointments.
• Answering phones and handling enquiries.
• Processing payments and patient records.
• Coordinating daily schedules and supporting the clinical team.
• Preparing and sterilising instruments and maintaining infection control.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Dental experience preferred

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent

Job description

We are a modern, patient-focused dental clinic looking for enthusiastic and reliable team members to join our growing practice.

About the Role

Dental Assistant/Dental Receptionist (Dual Role Croydon)

You will be the welcoming face of our clinic, helping create a positive experience for every patient.

Key responsibilities

• Greeting patients and managing appointments
• Answering phones and handling enquiries
• Processing payments and patient records
• Coordinating daily schedules and supporting the clinical team

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and sterilising instruments
• Maintaining infection control standards
• Supporting patients before and after treatment

About You

• Friendly, professional, and well-presented
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude
• Previous dental experience preferred but not essential for the right candidate
• Certificate III or relevant qualifications advantageous for dental nurse role

What We Offer

• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Modern clinic with excellent systems
• Opportunity for growth and ongoing training
• Competitive remuneration based on experience

If you are passionate about patient care and would love to be part of a caring dental team, we would love to hear from you. Please specify in your cover letter the role and location you are applying for.