Dental Assistant/Receptionist - Maven Dental Maroochydore

Abano Healthcare Group; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Maven Dental Maroochydore is seeking a Casual Dental Assistant/Receptionist to support both chairside care and front desk duties. The role involves assisting clinicians during general, restorative and cosmetic appointments while welcoming patients and managing bookings.

You will work varying shifts with flexible availability. Experience with dental software (EXACT) and a Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting are advantageous within a networked Abano Healthcare environment on the Sunshine Coast.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Assistant with understanding of dental procedures
• Confident on reception duties: bookings, enquiries and payment processing
• Warm, clear communication and patient-facing skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational habits
• Experience using EXACT dental software
• Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting preferred

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and handling general enquiries in person and over the phone
• Managing appointments, bookings and patient recalls
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate patient records
• Providing chairside assistance across general, restorative and cosmetic procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms and assisting clinicians during appointments
• Sterilising and maintaining dental instruments and equipment
• Following infection control procedures and maintaining a clean clinical environment
• Supporting stock control and other day-to-day practice tasks

Skills

Dental assisting

Reception skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting

Tools

EXACT software

Job description

We're looking for a Casual Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join us at Maven Dental Maroochydore, in a role that covers both chairside assisting and reception.

You’ll assist our clinicians through general, restorative and cosmetic appointments, and also spend time at the front desk welcoming patients, managing the diary and handling enquiries. It's a good fit for someone who enjoys variety and likes being across both sides of the practice.

As this is a casual position, shifts will vary from week to week and flexible availability is required.

Job Description

Your responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming patients and handling general enquiries in person and over the phone
• Managing appointments, bookings and patient recalls
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate patient records
• Providing chairside assistance across general, restorative and cosmetic procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms and assisting clinicians during appointments
• Sterilising and maintaining dental instruments and equipment
• Following infection control procedures and maintaining a clean clinical environment
• Supporting stock control and other day-to-day practice tasks

Qualifications

To succeed in the role, you will bring:

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant, with a working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Confidence on reception, including bookings, enquiries and payment processing
• Warm interpersonal skills and clear, calm communication
• Strong attention to detail and solid organisational habits
• Experience using EXACT dental software
• A Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (advantageous)

Additional Information

Why join Maven Dental Maroochydore?

We've been looking after Sunshine Coast families from our Plaza Parade practice for more than 20 years, so our patient base is loyal and largely local. Our team is small enough that you'll know everyone and experienced enough that there's plenty to learn from.

• A central Maroochydore location, a short walk from the Plaza precinct with cafés and shops nearby
• Free onsite parking, so no hunting for a spot before your shift
• An established patient base built over two decades on the Coast
• Access to industry‑leading training, mentorship and upskilling through the Abano Healthcare network
• Recognition, wellbeing support and a genuine people-first culture
• The backing of a national network with the feel of a local practice

Maven Dental is proudly a part of the Abano Healthcare Network.

At Abano Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value and respect individuals from all backgrounds and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. Join us as we create a culture of inclusion that celebrates unique perspectives and provides equal opportunities for all.