Dental Assistant & Receptionist — Permanent Growth

Abano Healthcare Group; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Training and support

Varied clinical exposure

Free onsite parking

Career development

Job summary

1300SMILES Rockhampton is seeking a motivated Full-Time Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our established team. This permanent role offers hands-on experience across both clinical chairside duties and front-desk reception, with training available for the right candidate.

You will assist dentists, prepare rooms, manage bookings, welcome patients and support with payments. Prior dental experience is preferred but not essential; a positive attitude and strong customer service background are

Qualifications

• Dental experience preferred; training offered to right candidate.
• Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting advantageous.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Willing to work across both clinical and front-desk duties.
• Reliable and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assisting dentists and oral health therapists chairside during treatment.
• Preparing treatment rooms and setting up instruments before appointments.
• Sterilising instruments and following infection control protocols.
• Welcoming patients and helping them feel comfortable throughout their visit.
• Managing appointment bookings, recalls and patient records.
• Answering calls and patient enquiries.
• Supporting patients with questions around appointments, treatment and payments.
• Assisting with general administration across the practice.
• Working closely with the clinical and reception teams to provide a smooth patient experience.

Skills

Positive attitude

Fast-paced

Long-term dentistry career

Dental/Reception experience

Dental assisting cert

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team player

Willing to learn across roles

Education

Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting

Job description

1300SMILES Rockhampton is seeking a motivated Full-Time Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our established team. This permanent role offers hands-on experience across both clinical chairside duties and front-desk reception, with training available for the right candidate.

You will assist dentists, prepare rooms, manage bookings, welcome patients and support with payments. Prior dental experience is preferred but not essential; a positive attitude and strong customer service background are