Dental Assistant/Receptionist (Casual) — Growth & Training

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

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.