Dental Assistant/ Reception

Yarralumla Dental Care; Canberra; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reception training

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Yarralumla Dental Care in Canberra is seeking a friendly and confident Dental Assistant to support the dentist across general procedures. You will prepare treatment rooms, sterilise instruments, and maintain infection control standards, while also assisting with reception duties and patient bookings.

The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and a positive attitude; dental assisting experience is preferred, but the right attitude is most important. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Friendly, confident and approachable demeanor.
• Strong communication skills in person and over the phone.
• Organised with ability to multitask in a busy reception/dental setting.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt.
• Dental assisting experience is preferred but not required if attitude is right.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with a wide range of general dental procedures.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms.
• Sterilise instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Help with reception duties, including greeting patients, answering phones, booking appointments, and processing payments (training provided).

Skills

Friendly, confident, approachable

Excellent communication skills

Organised and multitask

Positive attitude and willingness to学习

Job description

Key responsibilities

Assist the dentist with a wide range of general dental procedures.

Prepare and maintain treatment rooms.

Sterilise instruments and maintain infection control standards.

Help with reception duties, including greeting patients, answering phones, booking appointments, and processing payments (training provided).

About you

Friendly, confident, and approachable.

Well-presented with excellent communication skills.

Organised and able to multitask.

A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred, but the right attitude is most important.

About us

Yarralumla Dental Care is a modern general dental practice with the latest equipment and technology. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality patient care in a warm, welcoming environment where both our patients and team members feel valued.

A supportive and friendly team environment.

Reception training and opportunities to expand your skills.

Modern, well-equipped practice.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Email us on - *********@yarralumladental.com.au