Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Abano Healthcare Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend work

Training & development

Abano Uni Online

Employee assistance program

Health discount

Referral rewards

Flare Benefits app

Recognition & awards

Job summary

Maven Dental Cairns North is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant/Receptionist for a permanent full-time role in Cairns North. You will split time between chairside assisting and reception, supporting clinicians with a range of procedures and handling bookings, payments, and records in a busy four-chair practice.

Join a close-knit team with Monday–Friday hours, no weekend work, and access to ongoing training, mentorship and development opportunities within the Abano Healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or higher.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures and infection control.
• Substantial experience working on reception independently.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail with excellent organisational abilities.
• A calm, friendly approach with patients.

Responsibilities

• Split time between chairside assisting and reception.
• Support clinicians with procedures including surgical extractions, implant placements and Invisalign treatment.
• Greet patients, manage appointment bookings, manage payments, maintain patient records and complete general administrative tasks.

Skills

Dental assisting

Reception experience

Communication

Infection control

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting or higher

Job description

Company Description

Maven Dental Cairns North is a busy four-chair practice looking for an experienced Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our close-knit team on a permanent full-time basis. We've been providing quality dental care for over 30 years, and we're after someone reliable, capable, and genuinely enthusiastic about the work.

Job Description

You'll split your time between chairside assisting and reception. You'll support our clinicians with a vast range of different procedures including surgical extractions, implant placements and Invisalign treatment. As part of our reception team, you will greet patients, manage appointment bookings, managing payments, maintain comprehensive patient records and complete general administrative tasks.

Qualifications

Applicants require:

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or higher
• Good knowledge of dental terminology, procedures and infection control
• Substantial experience working on reception independently
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail with excellent organisational abilities
• A calm, friendly approach with patients

Additional Information

Why join Maven Dental Cairns North?

We want our team to feel they have something worth staying for. At Maven Dental Cairns North, you'll enjoy:

• Monday to Friday practice hours, with no weekend work
• Forefront of the latest innovations and technologies
• Positive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture.
• Ongoing training, mentorship and professional development opportunities

As part of the Abano Healthcare network, you'll also have access to:

• Abano Uni Online for training and skills pathways
• A free, confidential Employee Assistance Program
• 9% off Medibank Corporate health cover
• Rewards of up to $20,000 through the Abano Referral Program
• Everyday savings through the Flare Benefits app
• Employee recognition and awards

Maven Dental is proudly a part of the Abano Healthcare Network.

Abano Healthcare supports more than 250 dental locations across Australia and New Zealand, providing the support services, resources and development opportunities that allow dental teams to focus on delivering great patient care.

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.