Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Natural Born Fillers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Northside Dentist in Thornbury is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant/Receptionist for a part-time role four days a week (Mon-Thu). The role blends clinical assisting with reception administration, offering a varied day-to-day within a friendly, supportive team.

We provide ongoing training, opportunities to develop your skills, and above-award wages to recognise the value our team brings to the practice. Join a calm, inclusive workplace focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental practice.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Attention to detail and ability to stay proactive in a busy setting.
• Comfortable with dental software and equipment.
• Dental assisting qualification is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Getting treatment rooms ready and making sure instruments are sterilised.
• Assisting our dentists during procedures with instruments and materials.
• Keeping treatment rooms stocked and organised.
• Helping manage appointment scheduling and patient flow.
• Answering patient questions and providing great service.
• Keeping clear and accurate patient records.
• Pitching in with admin tasks as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team-focused attitude

Attention to detail

Comfortable using dental software

Education

Dental assisting qualification (bonus)

Tools

Dental software

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our friendly team at The Northside Dentist in Thornbury.

This is a part-time position working four days a week, Monday to Thursday, ideal for someone who enjoys a varied role combining clinical assisting and reception administration.

At The Northside Dentist, we pride ourselves on creating a calm, welcoming, and supportive environment for both our patients and our team. We’re an inclusive, down-to-earth team that values collaboration, respect, and a positive workplace culture.

You’ll receive ongoing training, opportunities to develop your skills, and the support you need to thrive in your role. We also offer above-award wages to recognise and reward the value our team members bring to the practice.

Key responsibilities

• Getting treatment rooms ready and making sure instruments are sterilised
• Assisting our dentists during procedures with instruments and materials
• Keeping treatment rooms stocked and organised
• Helping manage appointment scheduling and patient flow
• Answering patient questions and providing great service
• Keeping clear and accurate patient records
• Pitching in with admin tasks as needed

About you

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental practice
• Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude
• Attention to detail with a sense of urgency, and the ability to stay on top of things in a busy setting
• Comfortable using dental software and tech
• A genuine interest in helping people and supporting patient care
• A dental assisting qualification is a bonus, but not essential

About us

At The Northside Dentist, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, supportive, and approachable team environment, while delivering high-quality dental care and ensuring a positive patient and staff experience.