Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Pacific Smiles Group; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Casual loading

Higher weekend rates

Training provided

Job summary

Pacific Smiles Group in Penrith is seeking a warm, customer-focused experienced Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our casual team. The role covers general reception duties, payments processing, and appointment management across a busy 8-chair practice that operates 7 days a week.

You'll work weekday and weekend shifts, including late closes, with above award wages, casual loading and higher weekend rates.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Medical Receptionist, or as a Dental Assistant across chair-side, sterilisation and reception, is essential
• Strong organisational skills with experience managing patient appointments
• Willingness to learn sterilisation and infection control protocols
• Friendly, team-focused approach to patient care

Responsibilities

• General reception duties, including processing payments and managing appointments
• Working independently and as part of the team in a busy dental practice
• Willingness to learn sterilisation and reprocessing of reusable medical devices
• Provide high-quality patient care with a friendly, customer-focused approach

Skills

Dental Assistant

Receptionist

Customer service

Job description

Penrith
Above award wages + casual loading + higher hourly weekend rates!
Bring your reception and/or dental skills to a fun, friendly team
Casual opportunity | Weekday and weekend shifts, including late closes

We're on the lookout for a warm, customer-focused experienced Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our Penrith centre on a casual basis.
Our busy 8-chair practice operates 7 days a week delivering general dentistry, dental implants, surgical extractions and orthodontics, and you'll be joining a close-knit team with a great sense of humour who enjoy working together while providing exceptional patient care every day.

• Available across a variety of weekday shifts, including late closes (8pm) on Wednesdays and Thursdays
• Weekend availability is essential - higher hourly rates apply!
• General reception duties, including processing payments and managing appointments, working independently and as part of the team
• Willingness to learn sterilisation and reprocessing of reusable medical devices, with training provided
• Close to public transport, with parking available nearby
• Supportive Centre Leader and growing patient base

Penrith
Above award wages + casual loading + higher hourly weekend rates!
Bring your reception and/or dental skills to a fun, friendly team
Casual opportunity | Weekday and weekend shifts, including late closes

Our Opportunity

We're on the lookout for a warm, customer-focused experienced Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our Penrith centre on a casual basis.
Our busy 8-chair practice operates 7 days a week delivering general dentistry, dental implants, surgical extractions and orthodontics, and you'll be joining a close-knit team with a great sense of humour who enjoy working together while providing exceptional patient care every day.

• Available across a variety of weekday shifts, including late closes (8pm) on Wednesdays and Thursdays
• Weekend availability is essential - higher hourly rates apply!
• General reception duties, including processing payments and managing appointments, working independently and as part of the team
• Willingness to learn sterilisation and reprocessing of reusable medical devices, with training provided
• Close to public transport, with parking available nearby
• Supportive Centre Leader and growing patient base

What We Offer

We support your success with the right people, tools, and training - and you'll enjoy a range of benefits:

• Above award wages, casual loading and penalty rates
• Flexible roles to suit your availability
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• On-the-job coaching and recognition programs
• Job security within a rapidly growing organisation
• A positive, team-driven culture

Our True Purpose

As one of Australia's largest corporate dental networks, we are focused on improving the oral health of ALL Australians to the world's best. As one team, we strive to deliver a perfect patient experience and outstanding support for our dentists - and we'd love to welcome you aboard.

Your Skills and Attributes

Above all, you're friendly, enthusiastic, and dedicated, with the ability to build rapport quickly. You'll also bring:

• Experience as a Medical Receptionist, or as a Dental Assistant across chair-side, sterilisation and reception, is essential
• Strong organisational skills, with experience managing patient appointments
• A willingness to learn sterilisation and infection control protocols
• A caring, team-focused approach to patient care
• Reliability, punctuality, and a desire for high standards