Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Ettalong Beach Dental; Gosford; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Ettalong Beach Dental in Umina Beach, NSW, is seeking a friendly dental assistant/receptionist to join on a casual basis (2-3 days per week). The practice is busy, locally-owned, and family-run, dedicated to providing excellent patient care.

You will provide chair-side assistance, help with front desk tasks, and ensure high standards of infection control and patient records. The role offers a supportive team and opportunities to learn and grow in a warm environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly attitude.
• Willingness to learn and ability to work in a team.
• Able to work independently with a proactive mindset.
• Computer literacy; Dental 4 Windows experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing chair-side assistance and handing equipment.
• Sterilising and maintaining equipment.
• Assisting with front reception, answering calls and processing payments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Independence

Proactive

Friendly and caring attitude

Computer literacy

Dental 4 Windows experience

Tools

Dental 4 Windows

Job description

Ettalong Beach Dental – Ettalong Beach NSW

We are a busy, locally-owned and well-established family practice in the heart of Umina Beach. We are looking for a friendly, competent and enthusiastic dental assistant/receptionist to join our warm and friendly team on a casual basis (2-3 days per week). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional dental services to our patients, it is therefore imperative that the new team member be motivated, respectful and ethical in their approach to care.

Key responsibilities

• Providing chair-side assistance (e.g. handing equipment to dentists, spraying and suction)
• Routinely maintaining and sterilising equipment
• Assisting with front reception and administrative tasks as needed (answering calls, greeting patients, maintaining patient records, processing payments)

About you

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently
• Proactive
• Friendly and caring attitude
• Computer literacy (experience with Dental 4 Windows is advantageous)
• Experience in chair side assisting, infection control, sterilisation procedures and front desk duties (desirable)