Dental Assistant / Receptionist

Smiles Orthodontic Practice; Strathfield Municipal Council; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Smiles Orthodontic Practice in Strathfield NSW seeks a Dental Assistant / Receptionist to join their team. This hybrid role combines chairside orthodontic assisting with reception and admin tasks, supporting high-quality care and smooth daily operations.

You will handle chairside procedures, sterilisation, scheduling and patient communication while contributing to a warm, patient-centred environment. A friendly, professional team offers long-term growth and stability.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Assistant, orthodontic experience is highly regarded.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and patient rapport.
• Confident with dental software and administrative processes.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently.
• Team player contributing to a supportive practice culture.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting for orthodontic procedures.
• Sterilisation, infection control and clinical preparation.
• Appointment scheduling and patient coordination.
• Managing recalls, treatment plans and patient communication.
• Supporting a warm, professional, patient-centred environment.

Skills

Dental Assistant

Receptionist

Orthodontic experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Dental software

Administrative processes

Team player

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Smiles Orthodontic Practice – Strathfield NSW

This hybrid position combines clinical chairside assisting with receptionist responsibilities. You'll support high-quality orthodontic care while ensuring smooth daily operations.

Key responsibilities

Chairside assisting for orthodontic procedures

Sterilisation, infection control and clinical preparation

Appointment scheduling and patient coordination

Managing recalls, treatment plans and patient communication

Supporting a warm, professional, patient-centred environment

About you

Experience as a Dental Assistant (orthodontic experience highly regarded)

Strong organisational and multitasking skills

Excellent communication and patient rapport

Confident with dental software and administrative processes

Reliable, proactive and able to work independently

A positive team player who contributes to a supportive practice culture

About us

We are a well-established specialist orthodontic practice seeking a friendly, organised and motivated Dental Assistant / Receptionist to join our team.

A friendly, professional orthodontic team

Consistent 32-hour work week (Mon /Tues/ Thurs 8.00am-5.00pm Wed/Fri 8.00am -12.00pm)

Long-term stability and opportunities for growth