Dental Front Desk & Chairside Assistant (Full-Time)

1300SMILES Gatton; Gatton; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

1300SMILES Gatton is seeking a Receptionist/Dental Assistant to join a friendly, supportive team. This full-time role blends chairside dental assisting with front desk duties, contributing to patient care and the smooth operation of the practice.

You will switch between assisting dentists during procedures, managing appointments, handling calls, and performing administrative tasks while upholding a clean, professional practice and delivering excellent patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in both dental assisting and administration/reception
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Friendly, professional demeanor with passion for patient care
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment
• Positive, flexible attitude and willingness to support the wider team

Responsibilities

• Assisting dentists during procedures and providing chairside support
• Welcoming patients and ensuring a positive experience
• Managing appointments and patient inquiries including phone calls
• Handling general administrative duties and patient records
• Supporting payment processing and daily reception tasks
• Maintaining a clean, organised clinical environment
• Collaborating with the team to keep the practice running smoothly

Skills

Dental assisting

Administration

Communication

Customer service

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Friendly demeanour

Team support

Multitasking

Job description

1300SMILES Gatton is seeking a Receptionist/Dental Assistant to join a friendly, supportive team. This full-time role blends chairside dental assisting with front desk duties, contributing to patient care and the smooth operation of the practice.

You will switch between assisting dentists during procedures, managing appointments, handling calls, and performing administrative tasks while upholding a clean, professional practice and delivering excellent patient experiences.