Dental Receptionist

All Smiles Family Dentistry; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

All Smiles Family Dentistry in Sippy Downs, QLD, is seeking a friendly Dental Receptionist who can also assist as a Dental Nurse. You will greet patients, manage appointments, handle recalls and payments, and support the dental team to maintain smooth patient flow.

Applicants must have dental nursing experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced practice, maintaining confidentiality and high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have dental nursing experience.
• Experience assisting dentist during procedures.
• Ability to manage appointments and patient records.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during clinical procedures.
• Prepare and set up treatment rooms before and between patients.
• Sterilise and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Follow infection control and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Greet patients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Schedule, confirm and manage patient appointments.
• Process payments and assist with health fund enquiries.
• Maintain accurate patient records and stock control.

Skills

Dental nursing

Reception duties

Job description

All Smiles Family Dentistry - Sippy Downs QLD

Job Description - Dental Receptionist

Dental Nursing Duties

YOU MUST HAVE DENTAL NURSING EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED-

• Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures.


• Prepare and set up treatment rooms before and between patients.


• Sterilise and maintain dental instruments and equipment.


• Follow infection control and workplace health and safety procedures.

• Prepare materials and equipment for dental procedures.


• Maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked surgery.


• Provide a high standard of patient care and comfort.


• Assist with maintaining accurate clinical records.


• Liaise with the dentist and other team members to ensure smooth patient flow.

Reception Duties (when scheduled)Sus

• Greet patients in a friendly and professional manner.


• Answer and manage incoming phone calls and enquiries.


• Schedule, confirm and manage patient appointments.


• Manage patient recalls and follow-ups.


• Process payments and assist with health fund enquiries.


• Maintain accurate patient records.


• Manage emails and general correspondence.


• Handle patient enquiries professionally and efficiently.


• Assist with general administration and reception duties.


• Maintain a welcoming and organised reception area.

General All-Rounder Responsibilities

• Move confidently between reception and dental assisting duties as required.


• Work efficiently in a busy dental practice.


• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.


• Support the dentist and wider team wherever needed.


• Communicate effectively with patients and team members.


• Be proactive and identify tasks that need to be completed without being asked.


• Contribute positively to a friendly and supportive team environment.


• Maintain excellent standards of patient service and care.


• Assist with stock control and ordering when required.


• Help ensure the practice runs smoothly and efficiently each day.

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