Dental Assistant - Receptionist | North Sydney

Bupa; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Employee benefits program

Career development

Job summary

Bupa Dental North Sydney is hiring a Dental Assistant - Receptionist to support clinical procedures, maintain infection control, and manage patient flow. This full-time role runs Monday to Thursday 7:45am–6:00pm with a 6-chair clinic setting.

You’ll assist with instruments, X-rays, room preparation, and appointment scheduling while delivering high-quality patient care. We welcome candidates with Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting or equivalent and a proactive, friendly attitude.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded.
• Strong chair-side assistance skills, including instrument handling, suction, mixing materials, assisting with X-rays, and knowledge of dental instrumentation.
• Ability to clean, prepare, and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in line with infection control standards, BDC procedures, and WHS requirements.
• Organisational and administrative skills to support appointment scheduling, with a reliable, accountable approach to work and service quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical procedures and maintain infection control.
• Maintain infection control standards and sterilise equipment.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and instruments for patient care.
• Support appointment scheduling and patient flow.

Skills

Dental assisting

Chair-side skills

Infection control

X-ray assistance

Administrative support

Education

Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting

Tools

Sterilisation equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant - Receptionist | Bupa Dental North Sydney

Employment Type: Full time - Monday to Thursday 7:45am - 6:00pm

Practice Details: Chairs: 6 |

About us (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

• Experience working as a Dental Assistant, or a genuine willingness to learn (Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded).
• Strong chair-side assistance skills, including instrument handling, suction, mixing materials, assisting with X-rays, and knowledge of dental instrumentation.
• Ability to clean, prepare, and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in line with infection control standards, BDC procedures, and WHS requirements.
• Organisational and administrative skills to support appointment scheduling, with a reliable, accountable approach to work and service quality standards.

Why you’ll love it?

• We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.
• With access to continuous learning, development programs, and internal career pathways, you’ll be supported to grow your career and take the next step with confidence.
• Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl. health insurance discounts) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few). We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people’s health, wellbeing, and futures.

Here at Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.