Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Braddon Dental Surgery; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Close to light rail

Ongoing education

Job summary

Braddon Dental Surgery on Lonsdale Street in Braddon is seeking a career-minded Dental Assistant (casual) to join our small team providing high standard patient care from arrival to departure. Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, room preparation/cleaning, learning sterilisation procedures, answering phones and appointment scheduling, handling payments and correspondence.

Training and ongoing education will be provided.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience or a Qualification Cert III in Dental Assisting is preferred, but we will provide training.
• Commitment to a Dental Assistant/Receptionist role for the long term.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Reliable team player with focus on patient care.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Chair-side assistance during procedures and handling of materials.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms.
• Learn or perform dental sterilisation procedures.
• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Process payments and dismiss patients.
• Manage correspondence.

Skills

Dental assisting

Organisational skills

Team player

Patient care

Willing to learn

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

We are a family owned and established dental surgery located on Lonsdale Street in the heart of Braddon. Our practice is located close to the city and within walking distance to the tram. We have fully computerised surgery facilities, and modern state of the art equipment. We offer high standard comprehensive dentistry and preventative care and we pride ourselves on our integrity and caring attitude towards patient care. Our practice has been running for over 30 years and we have grown our patient community mainly by word-of-mouth.

About the role

An opportunity has arisen to join our small and dedicated team on a casualbasis, with opportunities to progress to part-time/full-time. Our practice in Braddon is in search of a career-mindedDental Assistant who will enhance our team delivering top quality care to our family of patients.

This person would assist us in patient care from when they arrive for their appointment, right up until they leave. This involves multiple responsibilities such as:

Chair-side assistance during procedures;including preparation and handling of materials

Preparation and cleaning of treatment rooms

The ability to learn (or knowledge of) dental sterilisation procedures

Answering phones and appointment book scheduling

Payment handling and dismissal of patients

Management of correspondence

Benefits and perks

Our location in the bustling Lonsdale street means close proximity to the light rail and a wide range ofcoffee shops to choose from.

We are committed to team development and the right candidate will be provided with further education and training by participating in ongoing workshops and seminars.

Skills and experience

You will succeed in this role because you:

Have a long term commitment to a Dental Assistant/Receptionist role.

Have great organisational skills and the ability to multi-task.

Are a reliable team player.

Ensure service and personalised patient care is a priority.

Are eager to learn and willing to undertake training and education.

Dental Assisting experience or a Qualification Cert III in Dental Assisting is an advantage, however we will provide training to the successful candidate.