Dental Assistant - Receptionist | Bupa Dental Bowral

Bupa; Bowral; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tech perks

Fitness perks

Lifestyle perks

Job summary

Bupa Dental Bowral is hiring a Dental Assistant - Receptionist to join our Bowral clinic on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday. This role supports clinical procedures, maintains infection control, sterilises equipment, and keeps treatment rooms prepared for patient care.

The successful candidate will have a Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or equivalent) and strong chair-side and communication skills to manage appointments and patient flow in a fast-paced practice.

Qualifications

• A Certificate III in Dental Assisting or relevant experience is highly regarded; however, applicants with a genuine passion for pursuing a career in dental assisting are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Proven chair-side assistance skills, including instrument handling, suction, mixing dental materials, assisting with X-rays, and a solid understanding of dental instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of infection control procedures, with the ability to clean, prepare, and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in accordance with BDC protocols and WHS requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, combined with a warm, patient-focused approach and the ability to support practice operations (appointments, bookings, confirmations, cancellations, and rebooking) while thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume practice and contributing positively to a supportive team culture.

Responsibilities

• To support the delivery of safe, high-quality dental care and positive patient outcomes.
• The Dental Assistant assists with clinical procedures, maintains infection control standards, ensures equipment is properly sterilised, and keeps treatment rooms clean, organised, and ready for patient care.

Skills

Chair-side skills

Infection control

X-ray support

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Dental Assistant - Receptionist | Bupa Dental Bowral

Employment Type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday

Practice Details: Chairs: 3| Bupa Dental Bowral (opens in new window)

At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we. We’re investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you’ll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

The purpose of this job is.
To support the delivery of safe, high-quality dental care and positive patient outcomes. The Dental Assistant assists with clinical procedures, maintains infection control standards, ensures equipment is properly sterilised, and keeps treatment rooms clean, organised, and ready for patient care.

What you’ll need to make it possible

• A Certificate III in Dental Assisting or relevant experience is highly regarded; however, applicants with a genuine passion for pursuing a career in dental assisting are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Proven chair-side assistance skills, including instrument handling, suction, mixing dental materials, assisting with X-rays, and a solid understanding of dental instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of infection control procedures, with the ability to clean, prepare, and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in accordance with BDC protocols and WHS requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, combined with a warm, patient-focused approach and the ability to support practice operations (appointments, bookings, confirmations, cancellations, and rebooking) while thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume practice and contributing positively to a supportive team culture.

Why you’lllove it?

• A people-first culture that supports your health, happiness, and wellbeing.
• Career growth opportunities through ongoing learning and internal pathways.
• Exclusive benefits and discounts, including health insurance, tech, fitness, and lifestyle perks.
• A workplace that recognises, rewards, and celebrates your success.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.