Dental Assistant/Receptionist - Dental Care Mt Barker

Abano Healthcare; Mount Barker; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Supportive team

Cross-clinic roles

Positive patient impact

Job summary

Dental Care Mount Barker is seeking a friendly and motivated Dental Assistant / Receptionist to join our team. This role combines clinical assisting with front-desk duties to create exceptional patient experiences at reception.

We offer a full-time position across a 9-day fortnight with a varying day off to suit the practice's needs, supporting patients and the team while delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience as Dental Assistant and/or Dental Reception preferred.
• Strong patient-care and customer-service focus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, reliable, and able to multitask in a busy environment.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and clinical team during patient appointments.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain infection control standards.
• Sterilisation and clinical compliance.
• Welcoming and supporting patients with warmth and professionalism.
• Manage patient appointments and recalls.
• Answer phone enquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Process payments and health fund claims.
• Support day-to-day practice operations.

Skills

Dental Assistant

Reception experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Dental Assistant/Receptionist - Dental Care Mt Barker

• Part-time
• Region: South Australia & Western Australia
• Site Location: Dentalcare Mt Barker

Full-Time | 9-Day Fortnight
Dental Care Mount Barker

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a role that offers variety, flexibility, and a great team environment?

Dental Care Mount Barker is looking for a friendly and motivated Dental Assistant / Receptionist to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys both clinical assisting and creating exceptional patient experiences at reception.

We are offering a full-time position across a 9-day fortnight, providing a great work-life balance. Your regular day off will vary depending on the needs of the practice, ensuring we continue to support our patients and team effectively.

As a Dental Assistant / Receptionist, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of our practice. You will enjoy a varied role across both the clinic and front desk, including:

• Assisting our dentists and clinical team during patient appointments
• Preparing treatment rooms and maintaining infection control standards
• Sterilisation and maintaining clinical compliance
• Welcoming and supporting patients with a warm and professional approach
• Managing patient appointments and recalls
• Answering phone enquiries and providing excellent customer service
• Processing payments and health fund claims
• Supporting the team with day-to-day practice operations

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous Dental Assistant and/or Dental Reception experience (preferred)
• Is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and customer service
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is organised, reliable and able to multitask in a busy environment
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team
• Has a positive attitude and is happy to help wherever needed

At Dental Care Mount Barker, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional dental care while creating a welcoming and supportive environment for our patients and team. We believe our people are at the heart of our success and are looking for someone who shares our passion for great patient experiences.

What We Offer

• 9-day fortnight for improved work-life balance
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to work across both clinical and reception areas
• A role where you can make a real difference to our patients’ experience

If you are an experienced Dental Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a supportive practice, we would love to hear from you!