Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Smile Clinics; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Clinics in Canberra is seeking a customer-focused dental receptionist to join our orthodontic team. You will greet patients, answer calls, schedule appointments, and support clinicians during chairside procedures.

Strong communication, organization, and a welcoming manner are essential for success in this role. Experience in dental settings or medical reception is preferred, with a basic understanding of practice management software.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a dental/orthodontic practice, medical reception, or customer service preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, professional, and welcoming manner with patients.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask in a orthodontic practice.
• Comfortable answering phones, scheduling appointments, and handling patient enquiries.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn orthodontic practice management software.
• Ability to assist the clinician with chairside procedures and maintain infection-control standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Dental assisting qualifications/certification preferred but not essential.
• Must have the right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Assist in chairside procedures and maintain infection-control standards.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and handle patient enquiries.
• Provide friendly, professional reception to patients and visitors.
• Support the clinician and practice team as needed.
• Ensure efficient front-desk operations and patient flow.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Phone handling

Appointment scheduling

Patient inquiries

Computer literacy

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Team player

Reliability

Punctuality

Dental assisting qualification

Education

Dental assisting qualification

Job description

Previous experience in a dental/orthodontic practice, medical reception, or customer service preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Friendly, professional, and welcoming manner with patients

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to multitask in a orthodontic practice

Comfortable answering phones, scheduling appointments, and handling patient enquiries

Basic computer skills and ability to learn orthodontic practice management software

Ability to assist the clinician with chairside procedures and maintain infection-control standards

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Reliable, punctual, and professional

Dental assisting qualifications/certification preferred but not essential

Must have the right to work in Australia