Dental Assistant/Receptionist or Medical Receptionist - Specialist Practice

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensland Oral Medicine in Brisbane CBD is seeking a Dental Assistant/Receptionist or Medical Receptionist to join a small, close-knit team. The role blends front-desk duties with clinical support, in a patient-centered environment.

You will handle reception and admin tasks, liaise with dental and medical colleagues, imaging/pathology providers, and provide chairside assistance and sterilisation. Weekdays only, 2–3 days per week, with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• High computer literacy and fast typing.
• Reception experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dental/medical terminology.
• Experience with Genie software highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• General reception and administrative duties.
• Liaise with dental and medical colleagues, imaging/pathology providers, pharmacies.
• Clinical duties including sterilisation and chairside assisting (e.g., biopsies).

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Typing skills

Reception experience

Dental terminology

Genie software

Job description

Dental Assistant/Receptionist or Medical Receptionist - Specialist Practice

Unique and rewarding opportunity for a committed and highly motivated dental assistant/receptionist or medical receptionist to join our small, close-knit team at Queensland Oral Medicine.

Willing to stay long-term and grow with the practice, with opportunity for career progression for the right person

Weekdays only (no weekends, no late nights)

• 2-3 days per week

• Willing to stay long-term and grow with the practice, with opportunity for career progression for the right person

• Weekdays only (no weekends, no late nights)

About Us

A modern specialist dental practice in Brisbane CBD, with a warm supportive team caring for patients who present with oral pathology, orofacial pain and other medically-related conditions affecting the mouth, head and neck.

Our values are Excellence, Compassion, Respect and Dedication – this is reflected in all that we do, including patient care, workplace culture, our behaviours and interactions.

The Role

You will work in a challenging and sensitive environment, encountering patients who may have serious illness, chronic diseases, or complex medical conditions. We are therefore looking for someone with a friendly and caring demeanour, who can empathise and build relationships and trust with patients, and is passionate about providing exceptional patient care.

Your role will include:

• General reception and administrative duties

• Work in a multidisciplinary setting, and liaise with dental and medical colleagues, imaging and pathology providers, pharmacies etc.

• Clinical work (including sterilisation and chairside assisting duties such as biopsies)

Skills Required for this Role

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Good time management skills, ability to multitask and prioritise

• Must have high computer literacy

• Rapid and accurate typing skills

• Experience in reception role preferred

• Knowledge of dental/medical terminology highly regarded

• Knowledge of Genie software highly regarded

Candidate Attributes

• Kind, helpful and caring towards patients and staff

• Honest, reliable and efficient

• Must have high attention to detail

• Well-organised, takes initiative